Feeding the Mind: Nutrition and Lifestyle for Cancer-Related Brain Fog Webinar
Cancer treatment can come with cognitive side effects. In this webinar, Erin Pellegrin, Senior Director of Culinary Nutrition and Education at Unite for HER, approaches brain health from a bigger-picture perspective. Rather than promising a quick fix or miracle supplement, she walks through the everyday nutrition and lifestyle strategies that actually support cognitive function for cancer patients and survivors.
. Last modified on : Sep 01 2026New Research: Yoga Can Help Improve Mood and Insomnia for Cancer Survivors
A nationwide study assessed the impacts regular yoga had on fatigue, anxiety, and insomnia among cancer survivors. After participating in four weeks of regular yoga practices, people reported less anxiety and fatigue than cancer survivors who did not practice yoga. The improvements in mood also aided with insomnia.
. Last modified on : Sep 01 2026Best 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. 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 : Sep 01 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 2026Acupressure for Cancer Side Effect Management Webinar
In this hands-on webinar, Erlene Chiang, DAOM, Dip. OM, L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist with 41 years of clinical experience and over 25 years specializing in cancer care, teaches accessible acupressure techniques that patients, caregivers, and loved ones can use at home to manage common treatment side effects.
. Last modified on : May 06 2026The Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD) and Cancer: What Is the Evidence?
The fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) is a short-term eating plan that creates some of the effects of fasting while still giving the body some calories and important nutrients. The FMD is being studied as a possible therapy to use alongside cancer treatment. Early research shows it may lower some side effects from chemotherapy and help the body respond better to treatment.
. Last modified on : Nov 04 2025Symington Cancer Conference Spotlight: The Role of Psychedelics in Oncology Care, Jennifer Bires
In her deeply compelling talk, Unlocking the Inner Healer: The Role of Psychedelics in Oncology Care, therapist and social worker Jennifer Bires MSW, LICSW, OSW-C shares a vision of healing that goes far beyond symptom management. This is the third post in our blog series sharing highlights from the 2025 Symington Public Forum on Healing with Integrative Cancer Care, co-hosted by CancerChoices.
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