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Good Nutrition, a Balanced lifestyle, and Potentially Reducing the Risk of Cancer
There is no doubt that good nutrition can optimize overall health and wellbeing.
But can good nutrition, when incorporated into a healthy lifestyle, prevent cancer? The answer is not simple, as many factors contribute to the development and recurrence of cancer.
Rowing Over Cancer: The Story of ROCCREW
ROCCREW is more than a recreational rowing club; it is a community built around movement, strength, recovery, and connection. The mission is bigger than getting stronger on the water: it’s about finding confidence, connection, and healing among people who understand the courage it takes to keep showing up.
The Impact of Toxic Positivity
When we’re going through a hard time, it’s kind of those in our lives to want to make us feel better. Their intentions are pure, trying to encourage us that “everything will work out” or telling us to “stay strong.”
But for those in our community living with metastatic breast or gynecologic cancer, what can be intended as encouragement from a family member or friend can come across as insincere and sometimes even hurtful.
May I Have This Dance: Highlighting the Benefits of Dance in Survivorship
One of the beauties of dance is that it doesn’t have to look a particular way. Whether we’re at a wedding or just doing the dishes at home, dancing is not limited to one type of environment. It brings us joy, but more than that, dance can be good for our health. For those who have undergone treatment for breast, gynecologic, or other types of cancer, dance may offer several benefits in survivorship.
What is Death Cafe Anyway
What I had incorrectly assumed would be a morbid and depressing conversation was sparked with moments of hope and laughter. Each person who shared was met with understanding and empathy. It was an honor to witness these glimpses of wisdom and hope and pain. Each life is filled with so many unique stories that deserve to be shared.
More Than Chemo Brain
Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) refers to changes or challenges in memory, concentration, attention and executive functioning (like planning, organizing, or emotional regulation) because of cancer treatment. Commonly referred to as “chemo brain” or “chemo fog,” CRCI can result from chemotherapy, along with other cancer treatments like radiation, hormone therapy, surgery, immunotherapy or other targeted therapies.
PALS Matches: How Peer Mentors and Mentees are Connected
The Coalition’s PALS (Peer Advocates Lending Support) Program is a peer mentor program connecting those newer to a diagnosis with those further along in their cancer experience.
What is a Breast or Gynecologic Cancer 101?
A Breast or Gynecologic Cancer 101 is an opportunity for a one-to-one session to help individuals manage emotions of a breast or gynecologic cancer diagnosis. These sessions are available to those who have recently been diagnosed or to those at any point in their cancer experience.
Integrating Complementary Therapies
At the Breast Cancer Coalition, we are dedicated to serving individuals from the point of receiving a breast or gynecologic cancer diagnosis onward. While undergoing (or after completing) treatment, some may explore complementary therapies as an additional layer of support.
Sexual Wellbeing Following a Gynecologic or Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The World Health Organization defines sexual health as, “…a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social wellbeing in relation to sexuality.”1 The definition goes on to discuss the importance of consent, safety, and an opportunity for pleasure in examining sexual wellbeing.