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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important before, during and after cancer treatment.

View a list of resources survivors have found helpful.

DIET AND NUTRITION RESOURCES

Physicians Committee for Responsible Resources –Nonprofit organization based in Washington D.C., providing information on nutrition for cancer patients, research on diet and cancer and classes on nutrition. Visit site.

Intelligent Nutrition Assistant, Ina™ – Safe, free HIPPA-compliant tool developed by CancerCare and Savor Health, offering personalized, evidence-based nutrition to support people with cancer. Visit site.

American Institute for Cancer Research Foods that Fight Cancer™ – AICR Website offering information on nutrition, healthy lifestyles, foods to fight cancer and nutritious recipes. Visit site.

INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES RESOURCES

American Cancer Society Integrative and Complementary Therapies – Website shares information on complementary and integrative therapies used alongside standard treatment to help manage cancer-related symptoms. Visit site.

National Cancer Institute Complementary and Alternative Medicine – Website offers information on complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) including mind/body relaxation, herbal supplements and additional options. Visit site.

Unite for Her – National nonprofit organization supporting breast and ovarian cancer patients by providing integrative therapies, services and education at no personal cost. Visit site.

American Academy of Medical Acupuncture – Collaboration of doctors who incorporate acupuncture into their practices. This website includes information about the benefits of acupuncture and a resource to help find providers. Visit site.

Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing – Internationally recognized as a leader in the field of integrative health and wellbeing, the Center on the University of Minnesota campus, provides education, research, and outreach in Minnesota and around the world. Visit site.

MEDICAL CANNABIS

American Cancer Society, Marijuana and Cancer – Website providing information on how medical cannabis is used to alleviate the side effects of cancer and cancer treatments. Visit site.

National Cancer Institute, Cannabis Information for Patients – Website providing an overview on medical cannabis, answers to frequently asked questions and more on the uses of cannabis for cancer patients. Visit site.

CAMPS AND RETREATS

Nancy’s List – Nonprofit organization, founded by a stage 4 ovarian cancer survivor, offering a list of retreats and camps for cancer survivors and loved ones. Visit site.

Camp Mak-A-Dream – Camp Mak-A-Dream is designed to give survivors the chance to connect with others, relax, recharge and participate in outdoor activities in the beautiful Big Sky Country of Montana. Visit site.

DID YOU KNOW…

MOCA has funds available to support travel costs to and from the Women’s Retreat at Camp Mak-A-Dream.

Learn more about Jodie’s Fund, here.

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