The diagnosis of cancer can bring up many difficult emotions, including guilt and fear. There is abundant misinformation about the relationship between diet and cancer, which sometimes makes it difficult to decide what to eat or not to eat. In the process, the challenge to make food choices might add to the feelings of guilt […]
Join the CWC and Komen Chicago to put together beaded key chains as an educational reminder that early detection is key! Each bead represents the size of a lump detected at different stages of breast cancer. The participants are not only helping Komen by making keychains but also educating themselves on breast cancer, so that […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a common result of a cancer diagnosis. Join us to learn more about the biology of PTSD, its symptoms, and what you can do to not only survive but thrive after a trauma like cancer. Presented by Katie Salyer, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
The Cancer Wellness Center is currently providing counseling and support services via telephone and video conferencing. The Center is also offering wellness and education classes via live stream and video conferencing. For a complete list of available classes and education programs please see our events calendar.
If you are a new participant seeking services, please contact Katie Hull, Intake Associate at (847) 562-4981 or khull@cancerwellness.org.
