Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation Stories

Personal stories and expert insight that meet you where you are.

From patient advocacy to mental health and financial support, these written pieces offer powerful reflections and practical resources for every stage of the cancer and transplant experience.

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Extinguishing the Fires of Cancer with Food: How an anti-inflammatory, pro-resolving plate cools the terrain in which cancer grows

Inspired by Chapter 8 of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer (Winters & Kelley) By Debbie Sweeney, BCHN, FDNp, ONC   The word inflammation comes from…

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Your Immune System & Deep Nutrition : A Patient-Friendly Guide for Cancer Patients & Survivors. Feeding the body that protects you.

By Debbie Sweeney, BCHN, FDNp, ONC If you have ever been told to “boost your immune system,” you have probably wondered what that actually means.…

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Your Gut Is Ground Zero: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Cancer Terrain

By Debbie Sweeney, BCHN, FDNp, ONC   You’ve probably heard the phrase “gut health” thrown around a lot lately — and for good reason. But…

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Carcinogens, Cancer & Detoxification: What You’re Exposed To, How It Affects You, and What You Can Do About It

By Debbie Sweeney, BCHN, FDNp, ONC  |  MamaSweeney Nutrition Disclaimer: This blog is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always…

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Understanding Sugar, Cancer, and the Ketogenic Diet

Written by: Debbie Dolan Sweeney, BCHN, FDNP, ONC   Introduction If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you’ve probably heard conflicting information about sugar and diet.…

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The Power of Group Support on CancerBuddy™

By Christina Merrill, MSW When someone hears the words, “You have cancer,” life immediately changes. Beyond the medical appointments, treatment plans, and side effects, there…

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Meaningful conversations with survivors, caregivers, and experts. The CancerBuddy Conversation series brings together diverse voices in candid, uplifting dialogue—offering wisdom, shared experience, and real-life perspective from across the cancer community.

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