by Kathryn White

Going through cancer is a very personal experience. Each person is going to approach their diagnosis differently. Each person is going to respond to their treatment differently. And, each person is going to live with cancer differently based on a variety of factors including,...

by Kathryn White

Have you ever felt a wave of emotion that you just can't explain? When you have cancer there are a lot of emotions that can come up at unexpected times. Sometimes when you try to understand or explain what you feel it can be difficult to find the words. Knowing what you are f...

by Kathryn White

When I was going through cancer treatment I remember feeling sick and tired of being sick and tired. What I really wanted was to feel strong again. The thought occurred to me that not doing any exercise was probably not good for me. Have you ever thought how much better you c...

by Kathryn White

with guest Georges Cordoba

Join George Cordoba a stage IV melanoma with metastasis in the brain cancer thriver.

Georges fought the disease for ten years and has undergone ten surgeries. When it got to the point where Georges felt that pharmaceuticals had nearly destroyed his b...

by Kathryn White

Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, is the Japanese practice of immersing oneself in a forest environment to enhance well-being. This experience, which involves mindful engagement with nature, has been studied extensively for its benefits to physical, mental, and emotional health.

by Kathryn White

Are you looking around to see what everyone else is doing to manage their cancer diagnosis?

There are so many options for support when you have cancer that it can get overwhelming. What one person is doing isn't necessarily the best fit for you.

Cancer is an individual process...

by Kathryn White

As you navigate life with cancer one of the most important beliefs that you can adopt is that mindset matters.

Your life is filled with situations that elicit a response. Sometimes the response will be a good feeling and other times it will be one of stress or overwhelm or fear...

by Kathryn White

When it comes to support there are three types of people: those who don't want it, those who will give it a try, and those who are all in.

When you don't know how to do something it is an easy fix to do a quick internet search to find answers. This is great if you are trying to...

by Kathryn White

Staying present, often referred to as mindfulness, involves focusing your attention on the current moment and experiencing it fully without judgment. This can be a challenge when your mind and body are in flight or flight mode.

A cancer diagnosis can take you back into the past...

by Kathryn White

Many cancer patients are faced with chemotherapy as part of their treatment plan. Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. It works by targeting rapidly dividing cells, which includes cancer cells, but can also affect other fast-growing he...

by Kathryn White

There is no doubt that cancer is a life changing event. With three small words your whole world has turned upside down. From your home life to your work life to your social life things will change. You may have to leave work or change how you work because of your medical plan, y...

by Kathryn White

When I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2015, I had never heard of a cancer coach. I had to muddle through all my thoughts and feelings on my own with only my husband as my sounding board.

I tried working with a social worker at the cancer clinic, but it didn’t feel l...