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The 2019 CWC Men’s Retreat

Written by Evan Byer, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist and facilitator for the Men’s Support Group Now, more than ever, it is especially important for men to have a safe space to process pressing issues in life. When men are compared with …

The Cancer Wellness Center Sets the Record Straight on Healthy Eating

By: Lori Bumbaco With the start of the new year, the inevitable New Year’s resolution to lose weight strikes again. This time of year marks high levels of motivation to embark on a journey towards good health. Yet seemingly as quickly as the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

Young Adult Program at CWC

Written by John-Mark Mallory I’ve been involved with Cancer Wellness Center since 2015. I can confidently say this organization has changed my life for the better in many ways. I was introduced to the center by my brother. He was diagnosed with …