Mistletoe Newsletter

Integrative cancer care resources, anti-cancer recipes, and whole-person health articles for those with a cancer diagnosis - at any stage of survivorship.

The Emotional Side of Eating with Cancer

Hello lovelies, I want to touch on a topic that I've seen affect nearly every survivor I've met: the fear, pressure, and grief that surrounds food and eating after a cancer diagnosis. Food choices can come with a lot of anxiety and pressure to eat "perfectly" or to "be good." I've encountered t...

Aug 05, 2026

Join Us at Get Your Rear in Gear 5K!

I’m excited to share that I’ll be tabling at the Colon Cancer Coalition’s Get Your Rear in Gear 5K on August 8th at Tualatin Community Park in Tualatin, Oregon. This event brings together the cancer community for a meaningful day of awareness, support, and action, with registration and event acti...

Jul 22, 2026

Summer Wildfires (air pollution)

As temperatures rise, we see more wildfires each year. This means increased air pollution and higher toxin burden for the body. Some tips to reduce your risk: #1 - Check the air quality in your area. Keep windows closed and limit time ourside if quality is considered "fair", "poor" or "dangero...

Jul 08, 2026

Circulation + Summer Hydration Recipes

Dehydration and the circulation issues that result are a big risk factor for cancer patients. Long term dehydration can lead to: heartburn, back pain, joint pain, constipation, high blood pressure, colitis, and exercise asthma. It also increases the “stickiness” of the blood, leading to circula...

Jul 01, 2026

Common Cancer Nutrition Myths

"An alkaline diet can cure cancer." An alkalizing diet is based on the observation that cancer cells thrive in an acidic environment (low pH) and low oxygen conditions (hypoxic). This diet encourages eating highly alkaline foods, to raise blood pH levels and discourage cancer cells from formi...

May 28, 2026

Resources for Cancer Caregivers

Hello lovely, Caring for someone with cancer can be a deeply loving act, but it can also be exhausting, emotional, and isolating. Some days may feel manageable, while others feel like too much. Both can be true. Whatever you're feeling, you do not have to carry it all alone. Here are some resou...

May 18, 2026

Questions for your Oncologist

Hi there, When you’re first diagnosed, it's overwhelming. There's a lot you need to know, but it can be hard to navigate those first appointments, and get the clarity you need. Also, the visit often goes by quickly. Having a few questions ready can help you better understand the plan, advocate fo...

May 11, 2026

Why You Should Work with An ONC

Hello Lovelies, Cancer changes so many things, and it's overwhelming. You don't know what you don't know. I really wish I had someone advocating for me when I was in treatment, and that's why I'm passionate about providing this service now. You do not have to figure it all out alone. If you'...

Apr 27, 2026

Integrative Care Highlight: Astragalus & Platinum-Based Therapies

Hello Lovelies, Whether you're in active treatment, or not, I'd like you to know about the integrative treatment options available to cancer patients. Alongside your medical treatment plan, there may be well-researched integrative therapies that can play a helpful role in your care. These appr...

Apr 20, 2026

What Does "Oncology Nutrition" Really Mean?

Hello lovelies, I’ve gotten some interesting questions recently, and I want to clear up confusion about what oncology nutrition really is and all the areas of health it covers, in addition to diet. When someone is facing cancer, nutrition becomes about so much more than “eating healthy.” I w...

Apr 13, 2026

How Nutrition Impacts Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Happy Spring! I hope you're enjoying the beautiful flowers that are popping up everywhere, and getting your own gardens planted. Fresh herbs are the easiest way to improve the nutrient density of your meals, and it only takes a pot, a few dollars, and a patch of sun to have rosemary, oregano, cha...

Apr 09, 2026

🌿Anticancer recipes to snag🌿

Hello Lovelies, It has been an unseasonably warm winter here in Portland, Oregon and I'm not complaining! I wait for the appearance of snowdrops, and this particular variety of crocus every year. How beautiful are they? I'm writing today to remind you about a resource available to you. If ...

Mar 02, 2026

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Integrative cancer care resources, anti-cancer recipes, and whole-person health articles for those with a cancer diagnosis - at any stage of survivorship.

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