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Cancer Support Community's Blog

Our blog covers a wide range of topics to help support, inspire, and inform people who have been impacted by cancer, including patients, caregivers, and survivors.
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Read January 5, 2024

How Can Meditation Help After a Cancer Diagnosis?

Research shows that mindfulness practices like meditation can boost our physical and mental wellness. But how can practicing meditation support you if you are living with cancer?
Female friends exercise with dumbbells on mats in a gym class
Read December 21, 2023

3 Tips to Stay Active & Live Healthy With Cancer

From reducing anxiety and depression to combatting fatigue, exercise can rejuvenate people's physical, emotional, and mental wellness after a cancer diagnosis. Keep reading for tips to get moving and find a pace that's right for you.
A woman smiles and hugs a man as she holds a bouquet of roses
Read November 20, 2023

Giving Thanks Can Boost Our Health & Happiness

Studies show that practicing gratitude regularly can help us feel better — mind, body, and soul. But how, exactly? Keep reading to discover the benefits of giving thanks. Plus, learn 5 ways to cultivate gratitude during times of stress.
An older adult male wearing glasses talks with a doctor during a video call on a laptop
Read June 22, 2023

Diabetes and Cancer: What Men Need to Know

Men face a greater chance of getting cancer than women, and also a higher risk of developing diabetes. During Men’s Health Month, we explore potential links between the two diseases and share tips to help reduce your risk.
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Read March 7, 2023

What Is the Link Between Obesity and Colorectal Cancer?

Obesity can put people at risk for adverse conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. It has also been linked to the development of certain cancers, including colorectal cancer. Keep reading to learn about the possible connections between obesity and colorectal cancer, and discover ways people can reduce their risk of developing either condition.
silhouette of a woman doing sunrise yoga
Read January 10, 2023

10 Coping Strategies to Improve Your Quality of Life

There is no right way or wrong way to cope with cancer, but there are actions you can take to help you gain control during your cancer journey. We share 10 steps you can take to cope with your diagnosis and improve your quality of life while navigating treatment and survivorship.
Dressed in jeans and a red Cancer Support Community T-shirt, Paul smiles outside with the Boulder foothills behind him
Read July 19, 2022

You’ll Never Believe What This 71-Year-Old Is Doing

Paul, a 3-time cancer thriver, has been walking a lot ― 6.7 miles a day, on average, to be exact. And the 71-year-old has no intention of slowing down. His goal is to walk 1,500 miles this year, and he hopes to far exceed that. Keep reading to find out why.