Best Uses of Acupuncture in Cancer Care
Acupuncture, when administered safely by a licensed professional, is a tool to help manage many common challenges that people with cancer face during treatment. However, some benefits of acupuncture have been overstated or are simply not well understood. Here’s what the research says about the side effects and issues that acupuncture is most effective at addressing.
. First published on : Jul 15 2026How Acupuncture Helps Recovery After Cancer Surgery
Acupuncture has been consistently shown to help reduce cancer-related pain and recent studies show that acupuncture may have many benefits for various kinds of cancer surgery including reducing pain after surgery, speeding up recovery after surgery, and reducing post-surgical complications or side effects. Explore our summary of the latest research on acupuncture to support recovery from cancer surgery.
. Last modified on : Jul 16 2026Beyond Quality of Life: Survivorship Care That Improves Survival
Survivorship care is not just about quality of life. You can change aspects of your lifestyle that meaningfully reduce risk of recurrence and increase overall survival. Learn about goals, what the evidence shows, and practical tips for key lifestyle factors.
. Last modified on : Jul 16 2026Managing Cancer-related Financial Toxicity Webinar
Dorothy Paredes, a cancer survivor and financial assistance advocate, pulls back the curtain on financial toxicity and shows you how to get ahead of it. Rather than waiting until you’re in crisis, Dorothy teaches you how to start addressing finances on day one of diagnosis.
. Last modified on : Jul 16 2026New Research Reinforces Why Conventional Cancer Treatment Should Stay at the Center of Your Care
A large new study published in JAMA Network Open offers an important reminder for anyone navigating a breast cancer diagnosis: complementary therapies can support your well-being, but they shouldn’t replace conventional medical treatment.
. First published on : Jun 10 2026Taking Charge of Your Health in Survivorship Webinar
In this webinar, Leslie Heron, RN, MN, APRN, FNP-BC, NC-BC, with over 20 years in primary care and extensive experience with cancer survivors, addresses the often-overlooked transition into survivorship. She reframes survivorship as a chronic health condition that requires proactive management and a team approach—emphasizing that finishing treatment is not the end of cancer care, but the beginning of a new phase.
. Last modified on : Jun 07 2026Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue Webinar
In this practical webinar, Jenny Spencer, RN, oncology nurse navigator and cancer exercise specialist, addresses one of the most common yet under-discussed challenges in cancer care: fatigue. Jenny provides clear guidance on understanding and managing this persistent symptom that affects up to 99% of cancer patients at some point during treatment.
. First published on : May 22 2026Surgical Support for Colorectal Cancer
In partnership with KNOW Oncology, a searchable website that summarizes human studies on natural health products and nutrition in cancer care, we’ve written a short guide on evidence-based approaches to support surgery preparation and recovery for people with colorectal cancer. Learn about supplements, food choices, and more.
. First published on : May 11 2026Movement as Medicine: Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Patients and Survivors Webinar
Exercise oncology specialist Emma Gomes, PhD, discusses how to take the evidence-based exercise guidelines for cancer patients and survivors and turn them into a routine that actually fits your life. You’ll learn what types of exercise to do, how much is helpful, and how to get started safely and confidently after diagnosis, no matter your current fitness level.
. Last modified on : May 06 2026Cancer and Inflammation with Dr. Mary Hardy and Laura Pole
Dr. Mary Hardy, board-certified in internal medicine and a specialist in botanical and integrative medicine, and Laura Pole, MSN, RN, OCNS, oncology clinical nurse specialist, discuss inflammation and cancer, and ways to manage it with nutrition.
. Last modified on : May 06 2026