Anticancer Lifestyle

10/23/2026

Did you know that inflammation isn't always a bad thing? In fact, it's a natural part of how our bodies fight infection and repair injuries. The concern is when inflammation becomes chronic, potentially contributing to a range of health problems.

And that's one reason the foods we eat deserve our attention!

Research has linked eating patterns rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and other plant foods with lower levels of certain inflammatory markers. These foods provide fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients that support our health in different ways.

A homemade smoothie can be a delicious, convenient way to include more of these foods in your day. And with the right combination of ingredients, it can make a satisfying breakfast or afternoon snack, too!

Our nutrition expert Crystal Pace, RD, has created a FREE Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Recipe Guide to help you get creative with nutritious ingredients and discover new flavors. And while we tend to associate smoothies with summer, there's no reason to put the blender away when fall arrives! 🍂

🥤 Ready to try something new? Download your free guide here: https://bit.ly/4i8jC20

10/22/2026

Forgiveness can be a difficult subject, especially when someone has caused us profound pain. Why should we forgive someone who hurt us? Doesn't that somehow excuse what they did?

Dr. Fred Luskin addressed these questions during today's 'Forgive for Good' webinar, and his perspective may challenge how you understand forgiveness.

As Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects, Dr. Luskin has spent decades researching forgiveness and teaching people how to work through anger, resentment, and emotional pain.

His message isn't that we should overlook suffering or simply move on. Rather, forgiveness offers us a way to acknowledge what happened while gradually changing how much influence that painful experience has over our lives. We had a fascinating conversation today, and we're grateful to Dr. Luskin for sharing his research and practical techniques with our community!

If you missed it, the FREE recording is now available on our website. We hope you'll watch, and we'd welcome your thoughts afterward! ▶️ https://bit.ly/4zK79Zs

10/19/2026

One of the most common misconceptions about forgiveness is that it means letting someone off the hook. But forgiveness and accountability can exist together. We can acknowledge that something hurt us, recognize that it was wrong, and still work toward finding peace.

This Wednesday, we're welcoming Dr. Fred Luskin, Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects and author of 'Forgive for Good,' for a free webinar on the science of forgiveness.

You can register here: https://bit.ly/4hxmC7I

Research on forgiveness has found benefits for emotional wellbeing, including reductions in anger, stress, and feelings of hurt. During this webinar, Dr. Luskin will explain what forgiveness is (and what it isn't), share findings from his research, and introduce practical techniques that can help us respond differently to painful experiences.

We know that cancer can bring grief, frustration, fear, and sometimes anger about how life has changed. These emotions deserve to be acknowledged, and learning to work through them can be an important part of caring for ourselves!

We hope you'll join us this Wednesday, October 21, at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET.

**Registration is completely free, and everyone who registers will receive the recording afterward** even if they can't attend live.

👉 https://bit.ly/4hxmC7I

10/16/2026

: Have you ever stopped to consider what your food packaging is actually made of? We spend a lot of time thinking about the ingredients in our food, but the materials surrounding that food deserve some attention, too!

Our free *afe Eats eBook explores some surprising sources of chemical exposure in everyday packaging, along with practical ways to make more informed choices.

Download your free copy here: https://bit.ly/4A0Zg34

Here are four examples that might surprise you:

🥫 **Metal cans aren't necessarily plastic-free.** Many have an interior plastic lining to prevent corrosion. Depending on the material, these linings may contain BPA or related bisphenols that can migrate into food and beverages.

**A BPA-free label doesn't tell the whole story.** Some manufacturers replace BPA with related chemicals, such as BPS and BPF. These substitutes can also interfere with the body's endocrine system, which regulates hormones involved in growth, metabolism, reproduction, and other important functions.

**Even cereal packaging can contain unexpected chemicals.** Perchlorate has been used in some dry-food packaging to reduce static electricity. It's also a component of rocket fuel and fireworks! The concern isn't the similarity in uses, but research linking perchlorate exposure to interference with normal thyroid function.

**Paper straws aren't always free of PFAS.** Research has identified these persistent chemicals in some paper and plant-based straws, despite their environmentally friendly reputation.

None of this means we need to throw away everything in our kitchens! Reducing exposure can begin with manageable changes, such as choosing fresh or frozen foods instead of canned when practical, purchasing foods in glass containers, and switching to reusable stainless steel straws.

Our Safe Eats: Reducing Exposure to Harmful Chemicals in Food Packaging guide, written by our environmental health expert Deborah de Moulpied, goes much further. It examines plastics, paper, metal, silicone, and glass, and includes a helpful list of do's and don'ts for buying, preparing, and storing food.

It's completely free, and we hope you'll find it useful the next time you're shopping or organizing your kitchen!

Download the eBook here: https://bit.ly/4A0Zg34

10/15/2026

Have you ever been told to "just forgive and move on," as though it were that simple?

It's advice we've probably all heard, but forgiveness is far more complicated than simply deciding not to be upset anymore.

And here's something we find fascinating: researchers have actually studied forgiveness as a skill that can be learned and practiced, with benefits that include reduced anger, stress, and emotional distress.

On Wednesday, October 21, we're welcoming Dr. Fred Luskin, Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects, for a free webinar called Forgive for Good: https://bit.ly/4hxmC7I

Dr. Luskin has spent years studying how we respond to hurt and resentment. He'll explain what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and how his research-based methods can help us develop healthier ways of responding to difficult experiences.

We know that cancer can bring its own complicated emotions. Anger over a diagnosis, frustration with circumstances beyond our control, or hurt from relationships that changed along the way. Those feelings deserve to be acknowledged, not dismissed.

We're looking forward to a thoughtful conversation about the science of forgiveness and what it might offer us, wherever we are in life.

💙 October 21 | 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET, Register for free: https://bit.ly/4hxmC7I

And if you can't attend live, please register anyway! We'll email the recording to everyone who signs up.

Anticancer Lifestyle Forgive for Good. A lifestyle transformation program for people diagnosed with cancer.

10/14/2026

Breast cancer treatment can affect parts of your health that don't always get talked about. Intimate health is one of them.

Some treatments, particularly those that lower estrogen levels, can lead to dryness, irritation, and discomfort. These changes can continue long after treatment ends, yet many women aren't aware of what to expect or what options are available to help.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're partnering with Alubri to bring more attention to a conversation that deserves to happen openly and without embarrassment.

Alubri is one of the brands featured in our free Feminine Care Products Brand Guide. Their hormone-free, fragrance-free approach to intimate care aligns with our commitment to helping people make informed choices about the products they use, particularly on sensitive areas of the body.

Our guide explores ingredients worth paying attention to, what to avoid, and brands we've identified as thoughtful alternatives.

Because taking care of your health includes the things we don't always feel comfortable talking about. 💙

📖 Explore our free Feminine Care Products Brand Guide right here: https://bit.ly/4fEcgmT

10/13/2026

We've all heard the phrase "forgive and forget." But what happens when the hurt is something you simply can't forget? We had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Fred Luskin today ahead of our webinar on the 21st, and he really challenged something many of us have believed about forgiveness for years.

It's not about erasing what happened or pretending it didn't hurt. It's about finding a way to REMEMBER an experience that allows for more peace, understanding, or even acceptance.

On October 21, Dr. Luskin will join us for Forgive for Good, a free webinar exploring what forgiveness actually means, why it can be so difficult, and how we can begin to practice it in our own lives.

We'd love for you to join us. Register for free through this link: https://bit.ly/4hxmC7I 👈

Can't make it live? Your RSVP gets you a recording sent to your inbox!

10/12/2026

You may have seen The New York Times article making the rounds about exercise and cancer survival. Its headline asks a pretty important question: "It Can Keep Cancer in Remission. Why Is No One Talking About It?"

Well, we're very glad people are talking about it now.

Especially because we had the opportunity in May to sit down with Dr. Kerry Courneya, the lead author of the research paper at the center of this conversation.

You can watch our free webinar with him here: https://bit.ly/4zi3jXe

The landmark CHALLENGE trial followed 889 people who had completed chemotherapy for colon cancer. Participants assigned to a structured exercise program experienced better disease-free survival than those who received health education alone. At eight years, an estimated 90% of the exercise group was alive, compared with 83% of the education group.

That's encouraging research. But something else about this trial deserves attention.

The participants had support. They worked with exercise specialists, received coaching, and had help building routines they could maintain over three years.

And that's where the New York Times article raises a real concern. Many people facing cancer are dealing with fatigue, physical limitations, and the emotional toll of treatment. They may know exercise is good for them, but knowing what to do and having the resources to actually do it are two very different things.

Structured exercise programs aren't widely accessible, and many patients are left trying to figure things out on their own.

We hope that changes. In the meantime, education is an important place to start.

If you missed our conversation with Dr. Courneya, we encourage you to watch. He explains the science, what the findings mean for patients, and how to think about exercise after cancer treatment. We've also included the CHALLENGE exercise guidebook as an additional free resource.

Watch here: https://bit.ly/4zi3jXe

****And as always, talk with your oncology team about what physical activity is safe and appropriate for you.

10/09/2026

: What does the light at night, the fragrance in your favorite household products, or the dust collecting around your home have to do with breast cancer risk?

Potentially more than you might think.

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're revisiting a fascinating conversation we hosted with Pujeeta Chowdhary, MPH, of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners about environmental factors that can influence breast cancer risk and what we can do to reduce our exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.

Watch the free webinar replay here: https://bit.ly/3TPAy59

Among the topics Pujeeta explores is how artificial light at night can interfere with our natural circadian rhythm, how undisclosed fragrance ingredients may include hormone-disrupting chemicals, and why household dust can be a surprising source of pollutants, including flame retardants.

She also shares some very doable recommendations: use a damp cloth for dusting, choose fragrance-free products when possible, reduce light exposure at night, and transfer food to glass or ceramic before reheating.

Of course, no single exposure determines whether someone will develop breast cancer. But UNDERSTANDING these environmental factors can help us make more informed decisions about the products we use and the spaces we live in. We hope you'll take some time this Breast Cancer Awareness Month to explore the research and practical advice in this free webinar.

Watch here: https://bit.ly/3TPAy59

10/08/2026

What does forgiveness actually mean — and what does it not mean?

We’re live with Dr. Fred Luskin, Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects and author of Forgive for Good, for a short conversation ahead of his free Anticancer Lifestyle webinar on October 21.

Register here to join us for the full conversation: https://bit.ly/4hxmC7I