Cancer and Mental Health
Written by Carrie Callas, Executive Director
Cancer is primarily understood as a physical disease, but for those who experience it, the emotional impact can be just as intense.
From the moment of diagnosis, cancer …
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Fire Up Flavor, Not Risk: Cancer-Smart Grilling Strategies
Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Fire up the grill with health in mind!
Summertime often means enjoying more food cooked on the grill or barbecue. As we fire up the grill, it is an important opportunity to learn …
Small Veggies, Big Wins for Your Health!
Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Tiny bites and big benefits to be found in veggies!
If you ask any nutrition expert, one of the most significant ways to promote wellness is to include more vegetables in your …
The Most Important Diet Change Is the One You Can Maintain
Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
The most important diet change is one that will last a long time and one that becomes a habit. Smaller, incremental changes in diets are typically more sustainable …
One Year at a Time
Written by Jean Cozier, friend of Cancer Wellness Center and breast cancer survivor.
I had my mammogram last month. It’s been five years since cancer treatment, so it was the first regular screening exam I’d had in a while.
I was diagnosed with …
A Planetary Health Diet: Eating for People and the Planet
Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Did you know there is a science-based dietary pattern designed to promote human health and protect the planet, linking what we eat with how we care for life …
2026 Cancer-Fighting Foods: Nutritional Guide
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+January 2026
Beets
Since the 16th century, beet juice has …
Community Corner
This past quarter has been filled with meaningful community partnerships and new opportunities to meet people where they are, striving towards our mission to improve health equity and access to support. Check out our blog to see where …
Discover the Power of Food and Nutrition
Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Often, individuals who are diagnosed with cancer are interested in learning how food and beverage choices have the power to help us thrive. To get the most benefit from the foods and …
Your Happy “Coping Toolbox”
Emotion Volcano
Creating a volcano using white vinegar/food coloring and baking soda is an easy way to express “exploding”. I encourage adding food coloring for a whimsical way to color the explosion.
Ingredients:
White …
The Power of Connection
Written By Carrie Callas, Executive Director
Connection can make a powerful difference for people navigating cancer. A diagnosis can quickly lead to feelings of uncertainty, fear, and intense isolation—experiences that research shows are common …
From Fear to Fuel: Rethinking Fat in a Healthy Diet
Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Many of you may remember the low-fat diet craze in the 1990s. Fast forward to the diet trend of today, and you might notice that ketogenic diets are very popular. This may create some …