Marianne Cirone | Integrative Cancer Review

About Marianne Cirone

Marianne Woods Cirone, MS, MFA, CYT-500, is the founder and editor of the Integrative Cancer Review. She is a writer, yoga and wellness educator, healthcare consultant and passionate advocate for people affected by cancer.

As the Wellness Coordinator at the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center in Geneva, Illinois from 2007-2015, she managed thousands of wellness visits at six locations annually. Marianne leads cancer-focused trainings for 200- and 500-hour yoga programs and has published articles in YogaChicago and Yoga Therapy Today.

Marianne received a master’s degree in Health Systems Management from Rush University in Chicago and an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University in Los Angeles. She holds yoga and meditation certifications from Moksha Yoga and the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago and Ritam Yoga (pending) in Los Angeles. She is a certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, certified yoga4cancer (y4c) instructor and Reiki Master.

Boost Immunity with Ayurveda

Now, more than ever, our focus is staying healthy in every respect. We all know about handwashing, staying out of crowds, etc., but there is another aspect to the health equation: building immunity.

In Ayurvedic science, the ancient system of lifestyle and health, ojas is said to be a substance in our bodies that governs immunity, aging, […]

By Marianne Cirone|April 4th, 2020|Ayurveda & Cancer, Featured, Immune System, Nutrition, Other Modalities|

Tips for Preparing for a Mastectomy and Other Surgeries

When finding out how best to prepare for surgery and other aspects of cancer treatment, who better to ask than those who have gone through it? The following list of things to consider before cancer surgery includes suggestions from cancer patients and survivors, as well as many from oncology-focused health and wellness professionals...

By Marianne Cirone|September 1st, 2019|Cancer & Treatments, Exercise & Movement, Featured, Integrative Care, Meditation & Mindfulness, Nutrition, Oncology Skin Care, Psychosocial Support, Survivor Inspiration, The Cancer Journey|

Book Review of Radical Remission: The Nine Key Factors that Make a Real Difference for Cancer Patients

In her New York Times bestselling book, Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds, Kelly Turner, PhD, summarizes the results of her dissertation research: interviews with one hundred cancer survivors and analysis of over one thousand cases of people who experienced a “radical remission” from “incurable” illnesses...

By Marianne Cirone|August 22nd, 2019|Featured, Integrative Care, Psychosocial Support, Resources, Survivor Inspiration, Survivor Stories|

Cancer and Cortisol Rhythms: A Key to Health?

"Not every patient we saw with elevated nighttime cortisol had cancer, but every patient with breast cancer that we saw over 30 years had an elevated nighttime cortisol level. For everyone who was able to get that nighttime cortisol...

By Marianne Cirone|April 1st, 2019|Fatigue & Energy, Featured, For Yoga Teachers, Immune System, Research, Stress & Cancer, The Cancer Journey|

Escape4Advocates Conference at Miraval Resort and Spa

Imagine spending a long weekend at a gorgeous spa, getting lots of self-care, and enjoying fun and productive time with other passionate cancer advocates. The amazing non-profit, BAG IT and their generous sponsors offer this program to cancer advocates every year...

By Marianne Cirone|February 27th, 2019|Integrative Care, Joy & Spirit, Resources|

How Glenn Sabin’s Book – n of 1 – is Helping to Change the Face of Cancer Care

In 1991, doctors told the active and previously healthy 28-year old Glenn Sabin that he had a "uniformly fatal" form of blood cancer called chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Twenty-six years later, Glenn Sabin is certified cancer-free and has written about his journey to holistic health with co-author, Dawn Lemanne, MD, MPH, in their book, n of 1: One Man's Harvard-Documented Remission of Incurable Cancer Using Only Natural Methods...

By Marianne Cirone|February 6th, 2019|Featured, Integrative Care, Resources, Stress & Cancer, Survivor Stories|

Book Review: Navigating the C: A Nurse Charts the Course for Cancer Survivorship Care

In her book, Navigating the C: A Nurse Charts the Course for Cancer Survivorship Care, Author Alene Nitzky, Ph.D., RN, OCN ®, bridges the worlds of conventional oncology training with integrative cancer wellness. She offers an ideal skill set for Cancer Survivorship Care, covering the bases of both conventional and integrative cancer care...

By Marianne Cirone|March 2nd, 2018|Featured, Resources|

2017 Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and Wellness Summit – FREE Access to 45 International Expert Speakers

I am pleased to be able to share a year FREE access to a program of 45 international specialists speak about solutions to breast cancer recovery and wellness. I was honored to participate twice in this Breast Cancer Rehabilitation & Wellness Summit, joining a panel of experts who you can find more about here....

By Marianne Cirone|September 11th, 2017|Cancer & Treatments, Exercise & Movement, For Yoga Teachers, Guided Imagery & Hypnotherapy, Joy & Spirit, Lymphedema, Massage & Body Work, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental & Emotional, Neuropathy & Pain, Nutrition, Oncology Skin Care, Other Modalities, Reiki & Energy Work, Stress & Cancer, Survivor Inspiration, Yoga & Meditation|

Keys to Healthy Skin for the Oncology Patient and an Interview with Gregory Maguire, Ph.D., Founder of NeoGenesis™

Q and A with the founder of NeoGenesis, Dr. Gregory Maguire, with a look at what goes into the development of a potentially game-changing skin care product for oncology patients...

By Marianne Cirone|May 11th, 2017|Featured, Oncology Skin Care, Research|

The Cancer Revolution: A Groundbreaking Program to Reverse and Prevent Cancer by Leigh Erin Connealy, MD

A Book Review by Marianne W. Cirone, MS, MFA, CYT-500: The Cancer Revolution: A Groundbreaking Program to Reverse and Prevent Cancer, a new book by Leigh Erin Connealy, MD, released in January of 2017, is a comprehensive guide to the many integrative and complementary modalities and strategies which individuals can incorporate into their lives to reduce the risk of cancer and to support healing once cancer is diagnosed...

By Marianne Cirone|April 18th, 2017|Cancer & Treatments, Featured, Integrative Care, Nutrition, Resources, What is Integrative Care|

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