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Creative Prescriptions for Women with Cancer

Research confirms that creativity can be an important part of the path to healing and wholeness for cancer patients and survivors. Whether painting with watercolors, drawing, collaging, writing, or engaging in other creative processes, creativity engages us in the present moment and provides support for emotional and physical health...

By Annette Tello|February 12th, 2020|Featured, Resources, Survivor Inspiration, Writing & Art|

Developing Culturally Inclusive Programming at a Cancer Resource Center By Jill Setork, MS, LCPC

As the Program Coordinator for a new cancer resource center in a demographically diverse area, my colleagues and I are particularly focused on providing culturally inclusive programs. Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center, a department of RushCopley Medical Center, opened in December of 2015 in Aurora, Illinois. Our programs have expanded geometrically since then, but we […]

By Jill Setork|December 14th, 2019|Featured, Integrative Care, Psychosocial Support, Resources|

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|

Steps to Healing: Starting a Mindful Walking Group for Cancer Survivors with Sandy Spiegel, LCSW

Continued from Part 1 –The Benefits of Mindful Walking after a Cancer Diagnosis with Sandy Spiegel, LCSW... After my own healing experiences with mindful walking after my cancer diagnosis, I wanted to incorporate what I was learning and use it in sharing the joys and benefits of walking with others...

By Sandy Spiegel|April 11th, 2019|Exercise & Movement, Featured, Survivor Stories|

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|

Mindfulness with David Dachinger & Tamara Green

In 2013, David Dachinger, a New York-based composer and Grammy® nominee, was leading an active lifestyle when his life changed forever: doctors confirmed that the lump on his David’s neck was stage IV head, neck and lymphatic cancer...

By Daniel R. Verdon|February 22nd, 2019|Featured, Integrative Care, Meditation & Mindfulness, Resources, Stress & Cancer, Survivor Inspiration, Survivor Stories|

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|

Guide to Resources for People Affected by Cancer

Cancer patients and survivors face many challenges which can include financial hardships from lack of income, co-pays and out of pocket expenses. During treatment, and after treatment ends, the lingering effects of treatment, emotional turmoil, medication side effects, along with the fear of recurrence are just some areas where additional support and resources are needed to move forward...

By Geralyn O’Brien|March 13th, 2018|Featured, Resources|

Radical Remission Author Dr. Kelly Turner on Key Factors for Cancer Patients

Why do some people heal from dire diagnoses, despite all odds? Ten years ago, that was a question that Kelly Turner wanted an answer to, and she set out to answer it. By now, you have likely heard about the results of her research and the phenomena known as Radical Remission that is sweeping the country and world...

By Kelly Turner, PhD|March 5th, 2018|Featured, Integrative Care, Psychosocial Support, Survivor Inspiration, Survivor Stories|