What to Do (and Not Do) When a Friend Has Cancer
When a friend is diagnosed with cancer, it’s normal to feel uncertain about how best to respond. Maybe you avoid the topic out of fear of saying the wrong thing. Or you overwhelm your friend with u...
How to Tell Your Workplace You Have Cancer
Sharing bad news is never easy. And when it’s about yourself, it becomes even harder. How do you let people at work know you have cancer? Do you tell all your colleagues? And how do you deal with t...
5 Smart Tips for a Better Conversation with Your Doctor
Do you ever leave a doctor’s appointment with unanswered questions or a confused mind? You’re not alone. Nerves can make you forget important things to ask about your diagnosis or treatment. And me...
How Letting Go of Yoga Stereotypes Helped Me Heal After Chemotherapy
Did you know June 21 is International Yoga Day? The perfect time for a little confession from our designer, Wendy. Long ago, when she heard the word yoga, all she imagined was incense, wide orange ...
7 mood-boosting tips to get through chemo blues
If you’ve already gone through a few rounds of chemo, chances are you’ve felt those ‘cancer blues’. You feel tired, drained, and your world seems to shrink now that you have to slow down. Sometimes...
Exercising After Cancer: 9 Expert Tips From Rehab Coach Sarah Soenen
Exercising after cancer lowers the risk of recurrence. It also makes you feel mentally fitter. But don’t just jump in headfirst. Pace yourself! Listen to your body! How do you do that, with all tha...
Too Tired to Go Out? Try These 4 Fresh-Air Energy Boosters
We can’t live without fresh air. Vitamin D makes us happy and strengthens our bones. And when you fill your lungs with oxygen, there’s less room in your head for worries. But how do you “get a brea...
The Power of a Gratitude Notebook During Chemo
Know that feeling? You’re in the middle of chemo and it seems like nothing works anymore. Your motivation is slipping, and staying optimistic takes effort. That’s when a “thank you” notebook might ...
A Softer Way to Stay Positive During Cancer: It Starts With How You Speak to Yourself
“Stay positive and everything will be fine!” Easier said than done. During cancer treatment, even the biggest optimists have their rough moments. They, too, have to find a way to deal with their fe...