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National Fruit and Vegetables Month!

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian At the start of June, we celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month. This food holiday has been observed since 1991, originally to promote growers and the grilling season. It …

Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet in May

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Year after year, experts rate the Mediterranean way of eating as one of the best in the world. The good news is that it doesn’t matter where in the world you live, we can pursue …

Invest in Your Health and the Health of the Planet During April

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Springtime season is upon us, therefore it’s a great time to check-in with yourself on how you can keep healthy and happy habits that create sustainable change. Do you have a routine …

Colorectal Cancer Diet & Nutrition

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Nutrition is an important part of the journey when you are faced with a colorectal cancer diagnosis. Eating a well-balanced diet before, during, and after cancer treatment can help you …

Sugar and Cancer Myth

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian We know that the food we eat plays a vital role in our health. Eating a diet that includes whole grains, fruit, vegetables, beans while low in sugar is recommended. Does eating any …

Donor Spotlight: Andrew Westfall

Written by Dymond Redd, Marketing & Communication Associate at Cancer Wellness Center For the 20th anniversary of his remission, Andrew Westfall plans a simple family dinner to celebrate with his wife, sister, and father. He says, “We went …

Participant Story

Written by Jessica Mace, Cancer Wellness Center participant and Co-founder of www.carebetter.org The Cancer Wellness Center says that its mission is to “improve the emotional and physical well-being of people affected by cancer.” And it does just …

Make an Impact with Tax Smart Gifts

There have been so many changes in the world and for CWC in the last year, and we are grateful for the generosity of our donors which has allowed the Center not just survive, but thrive. Our work is funded entirely by individuals and foundations, …

Cancer Wellness Board Announcement

The Cancer Wellness Center is excited to announce the appointment of Co-Chairs for the Board of Directors and Chair and Vice Chair of the Young Professionals Board. These community leaders are dedicated and passionate in supporting the Center’s …

National Do Something Nice Day

Today is National Do Something Nice Day! Each year on October 5th, people across the nation observe this day and use the opportunity to bring a little kindness into someone else’s life. As the great storyteller, Aesop, once said “No act of …

Cancer Surveillance and Screening

Last year, during the early phase of the coronavirus pandemic, hospitals across the nation saw a sharp decrease in recommended cancer screenings and surveillance*. Many people delayed their regular doctor visits in effort to reduce the potential …

CWC Staff Chat: Palliative Care & Hospice

Last month, at our June CWC Staff Chat, we had the opportunity to talk to Julie Grandolfo from JourneyCare. Our Clinical Manager, Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC, and Julie discussed the differences between palliative and hospice care and the ways …