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Finding Hope After Loss

By: Donna Oldenburg When a loved one dies, you expect to feel sadness, but may be surprised by the myriad other emotions you may encounter. Grief is a roller coaster ride with rapidly changing emotions—anger, guilt, fear remorse— all of which can …

The Importance of Talking to Children about a Cancer Diagnosis – Q&A with our Child Specialist

By: Sari Ticker Why is it important to tell children about a cancer diagnosis in the family? Children are incredibly observant and usually can sense that something is wrong. Although they may not be able to fully articulate what is …

Humble Beginnings

By: Doris Downing On January 16, 2019 the Cancer Wellness Center will celebrate 30 years of helping people live better while living with cancer. We sat down to discuss the early days of the Center with one of our founders, Patsy Winicour, who is …

New Ways to Stay Connected with the Center

By: Matt Pochowicz Social media has become a very integral part of society. Whether it is for personal use or business use, most individuals use social media. Even though social media usage can carry negative connotations, such as keeping people …

How the Labyrinth Plays a Role in the Cancer Wellness Journey

Written By: Vicki Marchio Sharing the labyrinth with others has been one of the most meaningful and joyful experiences I have had in recent years. I have been practicing yoga for years while raising kids. This has brought serenity and …

Honor, Celebrate, and Remember – Gifts that move the mission forward

Written By: Doris Downing Over the next ten weeks, many of us will purchase hundreds of dollars in gifts as the holiday season approaches. I often struggle to find the right gift to let someone know how much they have touched my life. A meaningful …

The Center’s New Site

Written By: Savina Chacheva As many of you know, the Cancer Wellness Center launched our new website in September 2018! After five months of hard work from our web developers at Ice Nine Online and select staff, the new site is now much easier to …

Fall, the Giving Season…

Written By: Nancy Bulzoni As the leaves begin to turn, and the days get chillier, for most of us this signals the start of autumn. For me, as the Executive Director of the Cancer Wellness Center, it also signals the start of the most wonderful …

The Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis on Your Employment

Written By: Jennifer Briggs Many cancer survivors have concerns about how to handle their diagnosis at work and how it will impact their career. Effects from treatment may impact their ability to perform job duties and affect relationships with …

Treatment’s Done…Now What?

Written By: Priscilla Andrews Finishing treatment is a much-anticipated event that is normally accompanied by a period of adjustments, which are typically physical, mental and/or emotional in nature. Unfortunately, during this time of transition, …

Community Fundraising at the CWC

Written By: Matt Pochowicz At the Cancer Wellness Center, our major focus is put on improving the emotional and physical well-being of people that are affected by cancer, which ranges from cancer patients to families of those suffering from …

The WL4W Experience

Written by Lori Bumbaco RD, a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition and Deborah Kronenberger MA, LCPC, a Licensed Clinical Counselor with a specialty in mindfulness Just another TuesdayOn Tuesdays two groups of survivors meet to learn, …