Meet the Practitioner: Dr. Diljeet Singh
Integrative gynecologic oncologist Dr. Diljeet Singh and Christine Mineart, program director of CancerChoices, discuss health insurance challenges, cancer and exercise research, navigating integrative cancer care, and tips for finding moments of mindfulness.
. Last modified on : Sep 24 2024Artistic Inspiration at the Commonweal Cancer Help Retreat
One of the Cancer Help Program alums, Myra Eastman, offered to share her experience and her beautiful artwork—inspired by our work together.
. Last modified on : Sep 21 2024Announcing Pathways to Healing: CancerChoices Conversations
The first episode is a conversation between Michael Lerner, Co-Founder of CancerChoices, and Christine Mineart, Program Director. They discuss the legacy of CancerChoices, resources offered by CancerChoices, the healing power of love, and what the future holds for CancerChoices.
. Last modified on : Sep 20 2024Cherie Sampson: “every.single.one”
Dance as a healing practice is an important throughline in the performance, as it was during my treatment and recovery.
. Last modified on : Dec 22 2023Suz Mondello: What I’ve Learned from Cancer and Wish for You to Know
Suz Mondello, a friend of Commonweal and alumna of the Cancer Help Program, speaks with CancerChoices staff Michael Lerner about her four-year journey with cancer.
. Last modified on : Dec 04 2023Suz Mondello: Connecting to Community and Spirit during My Cancer Journey
Suz Mondello, a friend of Commonweal and alumna of the Cancer Help Program, speaks with CancerChoices staff Nancy Hepp and Laura Pole about her four-year journey with cancer.
. Last modified on : Dec 04 2023Suz Mondello: Managing Chronic Pain and Normalizing Life with Cancer
Suz Mondello, a friend of Commonweal and alumna of the Cancer Help Program, speaks with CancerChoices staff Nancy Hepp and Laura Pole about her four-year journey with cancer.
. Last modified on : Dec 04 2023Sue Cohen: Poetry and Painting on the Path Forward
The creative expression in this painting and poetry journey supported me in approaching the original trauma of my cancer detection, diagnosis, treatment, recuperation, and life afterwards.
. Last modified on : Jun 26 2023Lindsay McDonell: Cancer and the Loss of Anticipation
There are three big areas that we can base our lives on: the past, the present, and the anticipation of the future. I focus on the now. It’s the only thing I can do.
. Last modified on : Dec 08 2023Lindsay McDonell: When the Cancer Comes Roaring Back
I opened the email with my monthly blood lab results. My tumor markers doubled from 33 to 70 in a month. So much for stable.
. Last modified on : Dec 21 2023