The After Cancer Blog

Stress does not cause brain tumors, but research suggests it may influence the progression of aggressive types like glioblastoma. Chronic stress can weaken the immune system and increase inflammation. This article explores what science says about stress and brain tumors and offers practical, compassionate strategies to support well-being during the cancer journey.

Chronic stress may influence colorectal cancer progression by altering gut microbiota and promoting inflammation. This article examines the connection between stress, the gut microbiome, and colorectal cancer, offering strategies like dietary changes, exercise, and stress management to support health and well-being.

While stress doesn’t cause prostate cancer, ongoing psychological stress can impact immune response, inflammation, and treatment outcomes. This article explores how chronic stress affects the body, why emotional support is essential in cancer care, and how practices like mindfulness, therapy, movement, and connection can help strengthen both resilience and recovery. Taking care of emotional health is an important part of healing, not just mentally, but physically too.

Chronic stress doesn’t directly cause breast cancer, but it can weaken the immune system, fuel inflammation, and disrupt healthy routines. This article explores how psychological and oxidative stress may influence cancer progression, and offers practical, supportive ways to manage stress and promote emotional and physical well-being throughout treatment and recovery.

Brenda Burk, registered nurse, spokesperson, avid volunteer, and colorectal cancer survivor, talks about her experience with cancer.

Donna McMillan is an ovarian cancer survivor. In her blog, she talks about her experience with managing bad days by getting outdoors.

Gracienne Jean Pierre, a nurse practitioner at The After Cancer, talks about the impact of stress and how we can manage it.

Donna McMillan is an ovarian cancer survivor. In her blog, she reminds us to have some fun and how play helps reduce stress.

Kathy Therber is a Mindfulness Instructor from our Care Team. In this blog, she shares how Mindfulness helps survivors find their way home.

Marie Theriault shares the benefits of mindful movement practices like Qi Gong and how they can be a good alternative to meditation.