The Transformative Power of Cancer with Mark Renneker, MD
CancerChoices advisor Mark Renneker, MD, discusses how going through cancer often transforms people’s lives and priorities.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Learnings on Relationship from Over One Hundred Cancer Retreats with Janie Brown, RN, MSN, MA
Janie Brown, RN, MSN, MA, co-founder and executive director of the Callanish Society, discusses her experience building relationships with retreat participants and the power of learning to love strangers, including learning how to grieve.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Offering Guidance Without Prescription with Janie Brown, RN, MSN, MA
Janie Brown, co-founder and executive director of the Callanish Society, and Michael Lerner, co-founder of CancerChoices, discuss the goal to meet people where they are when offering guidance.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Palliative Care as an Approach to Life with BJ Miller, MD
CancerChoices advisor BJ Miller, MD, discusses what palliative care and its philosophy offer to us as we cope with the challenges of the COVID pandemic.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Our Options in Responding to a Cancer Diagnosis with Wayne Jonas, MD
CancerChoices advisor Wayne B. Jonas, MD, discusses our options in responding to cancer: by waging a war against it, or by focusing on healing.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Two Rules of Thumb for Cancer Care with Donald Abrams, MD
CancerChoices advisor Donald Abrams, MD, and CancerChoices co-founder Michael Lerner discuss two rules of thumb for cancer care: avoiding hasty decisions and verifying the pathology report.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Fixing vs. Helping with Rachel Naomi Remen, MD
CancerChoices advisor Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, discusses the difference between fixing and helping when responding to illness.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Meet 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 : Oct 23 2025Artistic 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 : Nov 04 2025Announcing 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 : Jun 11 2025