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Sex, Intimacy, and Cancer Treatment
Let’s be real: people think about sex. Yes, some aspects of sex are still pretty taboo, but throw cancer into the mix and you could hear a pin...
Feeling Attractive When Going Through Cancer
It can be hard to feel attractive when going through cancer. From our day-to-day routine, to how we think and feel and, sometimes, how we look,...
How To Prepare For Cancer Surgery
As part of cancer treatment, you may have to have surgery. It may be confusing to know how to prepare for cancer surgery, especially when...
My Cervical Cancer Story – Julianna
January 23rd-29th 2023 is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Cervical cancer is a gynaecological cancer and can impact anyone with a cervix. To...
Welcome to our New, Personalised, and Faster App
Hi everyone, hope you’re having a nice start to 2023! My name is Melissa — I’m the lead product designer for War On Cancer. In this article...
A Quick Guide to Chemo Brain
This is our quick guide to chemo brain. Much like neuropathy, chemo brain is a common term used by those impacted by cancer to describe the...
Supporting the Immune System During Cancer
It’s not new information that cancer can have an impact on the immune system. According to a poll we recently ran on our Instagram account, 90%...
A Quick Guide to Neuropathy
This is a quick guide to neuropathy, a common side effect experienced by many people undergoing treatment for cancer. The side effects of...
Meaningful Gifts For People With Cancer
The holidays are upon us once again, and for many, it’s a time of year to let the people you love know you love them through gift-giving. For...
Yoga Nidra when Going Through Cancer
Have you heard of Yoga Nidra? Nidra is an ancient form of yoga that is rejuvenating and promotes restoring the balance within – two things that...
Coming Out At The Cancer Centre
As LGBTIQ+ people, we often hear that it is important to be your full self at all times. But where does that idea fit when you have cancer? We...
Cancer At The Workplace – For The Diagnosed & Their Colleagues
A cancer diagnosis can impact our work, career, and financial security. Making adjustments to your work-life and being received in the right...
The Stages of Scanxiety
Actor and writer, Valerie David, based in New York, USA, is no stranger to the anxious feelings that cancer can bring. A...
Mental Health Advice When Going Through Cancer
Today is World Mental Health Day. In this article we share mental health advice for people impacted by cancer by people impacted by cancer....
Business After Breast Cancer
Life after cancer can be complicated. Treatment may be done and dusted, but the road to recovery can be a long one, paved with many emotional...
Five Reasons To Practise Self-Care During Cancer
We believe everyone should practise self-care, it’s good for the soul. When you, or a loved one, is faced with a cancer diagnosis, it can feel...
How to Cope with Grief
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II dominating headlines around the world, death and the emotions that come with it, feel all the more ...
Cancerpedia – Words that Describe the Cancer Experience
Going through cancer comes with many new terms already – from types of cancer to treatment to the lingo your doctor or healthcare team uses....
How to Cope with Side Effects of Cancer
Side effects of cancer range far and wide – depending on the kind of cancer you experience, the treatment you go through, and other things such...
Small Wins Worth Celebrating According to our Community
Celebrating life’s small wins is important, but especially when your life has been impacted by cancer. We asked our community members to share...
The Mental Health Benefits of Talking About Your Feelings During Cancer
Cancer, like many big life moments, can bring with it a range of feelings and emotions. With 85% of people impacted by cancer reporting...
New Health Study: The Financial Impact of Cancer
Our sixth health study of our #10ToImpact2022 is here! Cancer does not only impact your physical and psychosocial wellbeing but might also lead...
How to Juggle Your Finances and Cancer
When you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer, there’s so much to deal with it can be hard to seperate the emotional from the...
Cancer and Travel – What You Need to Know According to our Community
Planning a trip or thinking about the possibility of getting away once treatment ends? Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or venture...
New Feature: Question & Answer Posts
For many, experiencing cancer is a giant leap into the unknown – bottomless questions and nowhere to turn. The War On Cancer app is a place for...
Yoga to Help with Stress, Anxiety and Sleep
We've teamed up with The Yoga For Life Project to create some yoga videos designed specifically for those impacted by cancer.
Understanding Loneliness When Going Through Cancer
According to our recent ‘Moments’ health study, 85% of those War On Cancer community members who took part reported feeling lonely throughout...
Yoga for Lower Back Pain
We've partnered with The Yoga For Life Project to bring a series of yoga sessions, designed for those impacted by cancer.
Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis as a Loved One
In our latest conversation with in-house psychologist Hana Jamali, we covered the topic of the role of loved ones and cancer. War On Cancer is...
Meet Codilla Gapare; Cancer Survivor and Beauty Entrepreneur
In 2015, at the age of 36, Cody was diagnosed with breast cancer. With dreams of being a lawyer, she moved to the UK from Zimbabwe to study....
What Not To Say To Someone With Cancer
Talking about cancer can be hard. We get it. Often, if a loved one has been diagnosed, finding the words and knowing what to say can feel like...
Taking Cancer On Podcast – Episode 5
Boehringer Ingelheim's podcast called Taking Cancer On has released its fifth episode. Hosted by Sebastian Hermelin, co-founder of War On...
Coping With Change During Cancer
It seems impossible to refer to cancer without talking about change, they are so interlinked. Changes to your physical health, to your mental...
New Feature: Conversation Starters
The War On Cancer app is a community for anyone impacted by cancer to connect with others who know what it’s like. It’s a place to share...
New Health Study: Side Effects of Cancer Treatments
Our fifth health study of our #10ToImpact2022 is here! Cancer patients face a range of physical and psychosocial challenges during treatment...
Co-founder Fabian Bolin Leaves War On Cancer Operationally
Fabian Bolin leaves his operational role at War On Cancer to step into a new role as advisor for the company. Here's a note from our...
What to Know Before You Start Cancer Treatment
When it comes to going through cancer, it can feel like there’s something new to learn everyday. Whether you yourself have had the diagnosis or...
Why Art Therapy Can Help When Going Through Cancer
At War On Cancer we are all too familiar with the impact going through cancer can have on the mental health of those who have been diagnosed...
War On Cancer Now Available On Desktop
We are so happy to announce that we have just launched the web version of War On Cancer – that's right, it's now possible to log in to the...
Introducing Partnership with S10/Beau Whitman
Beau Whitman is a certified personal trainer and cancer recovery coach at S10 gym in New York City, dedicated to helping cancer survivors and...
New Health Study: All About Food
Our fourth health study of our #10ToImpact2022 is here! We’re conducting this survey to better understand the nutritional advice you have...
How to Beat Cancer Boredom
When people think of cancer, hospitals and treatments, hair loss and sickness, doctors visits and check ups come to mind. It’s busy and a lot...
New Feature: Mood Check-ins
The War On Cancer app is a community for anyone impacted by cancer to connect with others who know what it’s like. It’s a place to share...
Anxiety and Cancer
With all the changes cancer brings, it’s common for many people to experience feelings of anxiety and stress. The disruption to day to day...
Letting Go Practise on April 13th 2022
Want to learn a technique to help relieve yourself from negative or difficult emotions to improve your mental health? Sign up here Amy...
New Health Study: Spirituality When Experiencing Cancer
Our third health study of our #10ToImpact2022 is here! Mental wellbeing is an important part of the healing process for many cancer patients....
What to Know About Fertility and Cancer
This article is written in collaboration with cancer.se A significant side effect of going through cancer treatment is the prospect of...
Let’s Talk Women’s Cancers
This article is written in collaboration with cancer.se. Every year, about 18 million people are diagnosed with cancer around the world. This...
New Health Study: Having Children After Cancer
Our second health study of our #10ToImpact2022 is here! We're releasing this survey to better understand if and how going through cancer can...
7 Steps to Sharing Your Feelings With Your Partner During Cancer
Ideas and tips for how to make room for your feelings and connect with your partner when going through cancer SummarySharing our feelings can...
#WorldCancerDay: For All The Moments Cancer Brings
No single moment defines cancer. From the day of diagnosis, cancer becomes a collection of moments, a multitude of emotions and feelings – a...
The Importance of Expressing Your Feelings During Cancer
Learn and understand what feelings are, the role they play in our lives, and the importance of expressing your feelings during and after...
How to Feel More Like a Person and Less like a Patient
Going through cancer can mean a lot of things, depending on things like what kind of cancer diagnosis you have, where you live, or in what...
How To Face Cancer When You Don’t Feel Ready
Maybe cancer runs in your family or you’ve had cancer and know it may return. Perhaps you’ve got cancer for life but aren’t in active...
Dr. Caroline Weibull Joins War On Cancer as Lead Scientist
War On Cancer, a leading health-tech startup aimed at radically improving the wellbeing of those impacted by cancer, has recently announced the...
Practicing Presence During and After Cancer
It’s not news that being diagnosed with cancer can have an impact on your mental health – after all, research is continually being published...
Setting Intentions That Improve Your Wellbeing
We’re moving into 2022, and as with virtually every new year, talk of resolutions and goals begin to circulate – new things we want to achieve,...
How to Cope with Cancer during the Holidays
Whether you’re preparing to see friends or family or spending the holidays alone, it’s important to take care of your mental health when going...
Food and Cancer: What’s True and Optimizing your Palate
What we’ll cover in this blog: Does sugar feed cancer?Will only eating organic foods prevent cancer?Supplements and cancerOptimizing your taste...
5 Sustainable Gifts for Someone Going Through Cancer
The season of gift-giving is just around the corner. It can be hard to know what to give a friend or family member going through cancer that's...
Taking Cancer On Podcast – Episode 4
Boehringer Ingelheim's podcast called Taking Cancer On has just released its fourth episode. Hosted by Sebastian Hermelin, co-founder of War On...
Nanotechnology: Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Why nanotechnology? The three cornerstones of cancer treatment are surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. These treatments have cured...
Newly Appointed Emma Blackmore Joins War On Cancer as CMO
War On Cancer, a leading health-tech startup aimed at radically improving the wellbeing of those impacted by cancer, has recently announced the...
Approaching Career Changes Because Of Cancer
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or are living life after treatment, cancer can affect your career in a variety of ways, or maybe not at all....
Every Day Is World Mental Health Day
October 10th, 2021 marks World Mental Health Day. Mental health is a taboo topic for many, which is why awareness days like today are needed....
Releasing New Health Study: Enhancing Communication Through Emojis
Emojis have completely transformed the way we communicate with each other digitally. According to Brand Watch, 95% of internet users have sent...
How to Cope with Guilt when Experiencing Cancer
By definition, guilt means “the fact of having committed a specified or implied offence or crime, or a feeling of having committed wrong or...
Psychologist Session with Hana Jamali on September 27th
Every month, the War On Cancer app will offer all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
Communicating With Your Healthcare Team During Cancer
After a cancer diagnosis, it’s standard to feel a whole array of emotions: confusion, shock, and that the whole occasion is a surreal and...
War On Cancer To Attend HETT Show in London
Based on ORCHA’s assessment of the War On Cancer app and as an example of a “best-in-class digital health solution,” War On Cancer has been...
War On Cancer and Knowit Win SAS Global Hackathon in Startup Category
War On Cancer, the Stockholm-based app aimed to radically improve the mental health and wellbeing of everyone affected by cancer, and in close...
Bad Days Because Of Cancer: Why Not Being Ok Is Ok
Experiencing cancer, for many, is life-altering. Not only is it a physical challenge that jeopardizes our health, but it also affects our...
Approaching Fertility During and After Cancer
The topic of fertility is already sensitive as it is and adding cancer to the mixture doesn’t exactly make it easier. If you belong to the...
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship Amidst Cancer
Going through cancer, whether at the beginning of the experience or learning to live life with cancer, almost always affects the relationships...
Managing Your Mental Health when Your Loved One has Cancer
Let’s talk about the mental health experience of being a loved one of someone going through cancer. It’s quite natural and normal that when the...
Spiritual Wellbeing & How We Can Grow
Oftentimes, when we think of wellbeing, we think of physical and emotional wellbeing as being the primary attributes to a healthy life. Though...
Psychologist Tips for a Mental Cancer Hangover
We recently hosted a Psychologist Session with Hana Jamali, where she answered a few questions from the community about life after cancer...
Taking Cancer On Podcast – Episode 3
Boehringer Ingelheim's podcast called Taking Cancer On is back with episode 3. Hosted by Sebastian Hermelin, co-founder of War On Cancer, this...
Physical Wellbeing & Cancer: Coping with Expectations
“I just want to feel like myself again” or “I miss the old me.” Have these kinds of thoughts crossed your mind during or after your experience...
War On Cancer Releases “Clinical Trial Finder” Feature – A Highway to Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients
Stockholm - Monday June 21st, 2021 War On Cancer (www.waroncancer.com), the free-to-use app providing support to everyone affected by...
Why We Fear The Unknown and How To Cope
Every month, the War On Cancer app offers all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
Next Session with Psychologist Hana Jamali: June 7th
Every month, the War On Cancer app will offer all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
3 Ways to Gain Control When Experiencing Cancer
When life throws the unexpected at you, through a cancer diagnosis for example, we quickly feel like we lose a sense of control over what’s...
Clinical Trials and the Challenge They Face
For many, clinical trials offer hope for people going through cancer when standard treatment doesn’t do the job. Yet, they remain somewhat of...
Novartis & War On Cancer Discuss Pharma’s Role in Mental Health and Cancer Care
War On Cancer recently invited experts within cancer care to a panel discussion to discuss the key findings our latest Health Study: Is Cancer...
Elin Kjos, Mouna Esmaeilzadeh, and Fabian Bolin talk Mental Health and Cancer Care
War On Cancer recently invited experts within cancer care to a panel discussion to discuss the key findings our latest Health Study: Is Cancer...
War On Cancer Releases Findings from Latest Mental Health Study
War On Cancer, the digital support tool aiming to radically improve the mental health of everyone affected by cancer, shares latest findings...
The Science behind Nutrition and Cancer & Expert Tips
When experiencing life with cancer, a lot of people wonder what it is they can do to power their bodies with the energy and nutrition they...
Next Session with Psychologist Hana Jamali: May 7th
Every month, the War On Cancer app will offer all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
How Being Curious Can Help Rebuild Your Identity
Every month, the War On Cancer app offers all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
Losing Your Identity During Cancer & How To Cope
Every month, the War On Cancer app offers all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
Join us for a Session with WoC Psychologist Hana Jamali
Every month, the War On Cancer app will offer all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
10 Things People Who Experience Cancer can Relate to
A little honesty and laughter never did any harm for our mental health. Here are a few universal things everyone who goes through cancer can...
Why Connecting with Others is Paramount to our Health
Humans are social beings. We literally rely on cooperation with one another to survive and thrive. Receiving social support, especially during...
Why Storytelling Helps Life With Cancer
If you’ve heard anything about War On Cancer, you’ve probably noticed that we talk about writing and storytelling as an effective coping...
Stages of Grief: Depression and Acceptance during Cancer
We’ve spent the last couple of weeks discovering the various stages of grief during cancer – if you haven’t already, check out our articles...
Stages of Grief: Bargaining during Cancer
Last week, we covered denial and anger as part of the 5 stages of grief. Cancer, whether you’ve been diagnosed or are a loved one, affects us...
Stages of Grief: Denial and Anger during Cancer
In 1969, Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, a psychiatrist, came up with what is commonly known today as “the five stages of grief.” This model was derived...
Free Cancer Tattoo Removal for anyone affected by cancer in Sweden
War On Cancer, the Stockholm-based digital support tool for anyone during and after cancer treatment, partners with Rethink Tattoo Removal and...
Tiny Tattoos from Cancer Treatment?
You know the tiny tattoos you get when you're going through radiation treatment? For those of you who do, scroll down here to learn about how...
Feel Good Friday with Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better UK is joining us on Friday, February 19th at noon GMT, 13:00 CET, for an online live event – Feel Good Friday! Hosted by...
The Impact of Participating in our Health Study on Mental Health and Cancer Care
By Lisen Arnheim Dahlström - Head of Research & Development at War On Cancer When people think about cancer survival, most think of...
War On Cancer-appen stänger ny finansieringsrunda
War On Cancer, det Stockholmsbaserade startupet som ämnar att förbättra välmåendet för alla under och efter cancerbehandling, har nyligen...
Taking Cancer On Podcast – Episode 2
Boehringer Ingelheim's podcast called Taking Cancer On is back with episode 2. Hosted by Sebastian Hermelin, co-founder of War On Cancer, this...
World Cancer Day – Health Study & New Feature Release!
War On Cancer is here to hear you. To put the “patient” voice first. Basically, we operate from the fact that anyone who goes through cancer is...
3 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing is proven to be just as important in your experience with cancer as your actual physical health, whether during...
Exercise and Mental Health during Cancer
Lowering your performance expectations during cancer treatment can be a tough pill to swallow for many people, but it is also very necessary....
How to Approach Cancer at Your Workplace
Whether or not you want to talk about cancer at the workplace depends on a few factors – what kind of cancer you have, what stage, whether or...
Nutrition: Preparing Your Body for Cancer Treatment
If you’re preparing to go through cancer treatment this coming year, you’re probably wondering how to prepare your body and make sure it gets...
War On Cancer – A look back on 2020
We at War On Cancer want to take a moment to reflect on this past year. 2020 was not normal for anyone, especially everyone affected by cancer...
War On Cancer podcast, final episode with Leanne Pero
In episode 6, the final episode of the War On Cancer podcast season 2, Leanne Pero, a multi-award winning, author, mentor, philanthropist and...
App Update – Dark Mode
War On Cancer just went dark ? Visually only, not sentimentally. With our latest app update, it's possible for all members to use the War On...
War On Cancer episode 5, season 2
In episode 5 of War On Cancer podcast season 2, 20-year-old Olivia Bunya, living in Colorado, meets with War On Cancer co-founders Sebastian...
Skincare and Makeup Tips during Cancer Treatment
We partnered with Look Good Feel Better, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and self-esteem of people undergoing cancer...
War On Cancer podcast, episode 4, season 2
In episode 4 of War On Cancer podcast season 2, Tara Donnelly, Chief Digital Officer at NHSX, meets with War On Cancer app co-founders Fabian...
WoC Live Event: Join our Exercise Class
On December 10th, join War On Cancer for a live exercise event for everyone affected by cancer! Due to the Covid19 pandemic we’ve all had to...
War On Cancer podcast, episode 3, season 2
In episode 3, of War On Cancer podcast season 2, Fitz Koehler guides War On Cancer app co-founders Fabian and Sebastian on the topic of...
Isolation and Cancer – Tips for Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner and it will look drastically different for millions across the globe this year, due to many countries...
War On Cancer podcast, season 2, episode 2
In episode 2, of War On Cancer podcast season 2, Dr David Heber, MD, PhD, FACP, FASN, Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Public Health...
Just Released: Health Study for Breast Cancer Patients
War On Cancer is launching its second-ever Health Study in the War On Cancer app, aimed to understand how to foster emotional resilience in...
Dealing with Relationship Changes during Cancer
No matter who you are and what your context, cancer will change your life. We’re not being dramatic – many things change your life and push you...
War On Cancer podcast: Season 2
The War On Cancer podcast, Season 2, episode 1 has just been launched and is available everywhere. Hosted by the company’s Co-founders, CEO and...
Prehab vs. Rehab Diet? Join us on November 25th
War On Cancer app has teamed up with Adele Hug, a Specialist Oncology Dietitian, to share tips and advice on how to think about food and...
Family and Cancer – How to Handle the Hard Moments
Cancer doesn’t only affect the individual, but is a family experience that affects every individual in a unique way (check out our recorded...
Just released: Taking Cancer On – the podcast
Boehringer Ingelheim and co-founder of the War On Cancer app, Sebastian Hermelin, invites you to listen in to the recently released podcast...
How to be a Better Partner when Going Through Cancer
Being a good partner means being a good communicator. That doesn’t change when cancer happens. What changes is the level of struggle or strain...
Healthy Living During and After Cancer – Live Event
Knowing how to adopt a healthy lifestyle during and after cancer can be a challenge. Everything is changing we're often not sure how to go...
Dating During and After Cancer
The ins and outs of dating remains an enigma, whether or not you have cancer. It’s complex and intense (as usual with things of the heart)....
Want Skincare Tips During Cancer Treatment?
Wondering how to take care of your changing skin and appearance while going through cancer? We get it. That's why we're teaming up with Look...
Live Community Event – Relationships During and After Cancer
Welcome to our second War On Cancer Live Community Event on October 23rd, 2020. We'll be talking with Dag Härdfeldt and dive into how loved...
War On Cancer Live Community Event / Webinar
Welcome to the first War On Cancer Live Community Event / Webinar! War On Cancer app aims to improve the wellbeing and mental health of...
Kampen Mot Cancer & War On Cancer
Nu sätter vi människan i centrum, på riktigt! Nu är det dags att sätta patienten i centrum! så brukar det låta på hälsovårdskonferenser runtom...
Health Studies in the War On Cancer app
The War On Cancer app team recently released the latest app feature 'Health Studies.' Health Studies aims to bridge the must-needed gap between...
War On Cancer Health Studies, now live in-app
War On Cancer Launches First In-App User Study To Discover How COVID-19 Is Affecting People Going Through Cancer. In partnership with...
Cancer, Trauma and Post-Traumatic Growth: A new way of thinking about long-term illness
Counsel Directory met with War On Cancer app co-founder Fabian Bolin and spoke about cancer, trauma and post-traumatic growth. When we talk...
Why storytelling is so beneficial for our mental health
Article published by Fabian Bolin in Covid Action Net, covering why storytelling is so beneficial for our mental health. Just like many other...
Business Game Changers podcast
Business Game Changers podcast recently met with War On Cancer app CEO and co-founder Fabian Bolin and explored the secrets of believing in...
War On Cancer podcast: episode 6
War On Cancer podcast: episode 6: Cancer relapses, chemo brain and being a young cancer thriver. In episode 6, the final episode of...
LadBible: Post Traumatic Growth
Sebastian and Fabian met with Psychologist Dag Härfdeldt and covered the topics of Learned Helplessness and Post Traumatic Growth in the War On...
War On Cancer podcast: episode 5
Announcing Health Studies: Be part of the change. It's five years since Fabian was diagnosed with leukemia, blood cancer. A diagnosis that led...
War On Cancer podcast: episode 4
Does sugar feed cancer and should you "eat whatever you want" during and after cancer treatment? In War On Cancer podcast: episode 4 the app...
War On Cancer podcast: episode 3
In episode 3 the War On Cancer app co-founders, Sebastian and Fabian, meet Dag Härdfeldt - a licensed psychologist at a primary care center and...
Interview: Fabian Bolin in The everyday Man UK
The Everyday Interview with Fabian Bolin who founded the War On Cancer app Summary Interview: Fabian Bolin in The everyday Man UK...
War On Cancer podcast: episode 2
In the War On Cancer podcast: episode 2 Fabian and Sebastian, co-founders of the War On Cancer app meets Dr Amydee Morris, an Oncology...
Season 1, War On Cancer podcast
The War On Cancer podcast, season 1, episode 1 has just been launched. Hosted by the company’s co-founders, CEO and cancer survivor, Fabian...
Interview with War On Cancer co-founder, Fabian
Cancercareparcel.co.uk recently met with War On Cancer app co-founder Fabian Bolin and spoke about his journey of going through cancer. There...
Dating Someone Who Had Cancer
“How to date someone who had cancer?” “How can you as a new partner support someone who’s gone through cancer?” “What should I as a new date do...
My Experience & Tips on Dating After Cancer Treatment
What is dating after cancer like? "When is the right time to tell your new date about your cancer experience?" "Do I have to tell my date about...
Why are we not talking about prostate cancer?
Why are we not talking as much about prostate cancer? What is it like to get diagnosed with prostate cancer? What can I do if a loved one...
Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
Does sugar feed cancer? What diet is the right diet during cancer treatment? What should I eat? Every week in the War On Cancer app we post War...
App Updates – War On Cancer app
App Updates - 'Messages' just got a facelift! So while we’re all staying put in quarantine and self-isolation (for who knows how long?!) we...
Cancer from a Loved One’s Perspective
What is it like to experience cancer from a loved one's perspective? In the War On Cancer Take Over of the week Sebastian Hermelin, co-founder...
Nutrition when going through cancer
Nutrition when going through cancer. Every week in the War On Cancer app we post War On Cancer ‘Take Overs’. The weekly takeovers are done by...
Self-isolation as a cancer patient during Covid19
Self-isolation as a cancer patient during Covid19. Cancer patients and survivors are advised to stridently follow shielding measures right now....
Dealing with Cancer – Tips from Psychiatrist & Survivor Ullakarin Nyberg
Every week in the War On Cancer app we post War On Cancer 'Take Overs'. The weekly take overs are done by professionals, sharing insights into...
New feature – War On Cancer App Updates
Finding people just got a lot easier in the War On Cancer App! During a period of self-isolation maintaining and creating new digital...
5 Tips for Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis
Receiving a Cancer Diagnosis - Coping with a cancer diagnosis. Getting diagnosed with cancer can be a life-altering experience, hence it can...
War On Cancer featured in WIRED UK
War On Cancer featured in WIRED UK, an article covering how War On Cancer aims to tackle the hidden mental health impacts of cancer. At the age...
Corona / COVID-19 and Cancer
Corona / COVID-19 and Cancer – five things you’re wondering about coronavirus and cancer.If you have been impacted by cancer you likely often...
Cancer Ghosting – losing friends during cancer
Being diagnosed with cancer turns people's lives upside down and to have to deal with potential 'cancer ghosting' - losing friends...
Listen to Fabian in the podcast 'Så kan det gå'
Elin from the Swedish podcast 'Så kan det gå' recently met with Fabian Bolin, CEO and co-founder of War On Cancer. If you know Swedish then...
War On Cancer featured in Digital Health
Digital Health recently met up with War On Cancer founders' Fabian Bolin and Sebastian Hermelin and spoke about the War On Cancer journey. Read...
February 2020: App Updates from War On Cancer app
Introducing 'Topics' It's World Cancer Day today. February 2020, and we have App Updates from War On Cancer app! We've just released a new...
War On Cancer in Reader's Digest – 'How to support someone with cancer?'
Not sure of how to be the best support to someone going through cancer? Reader's Digest recently spoke to co-founders' Fabian Bolin and...
Interview with Fabian Bolin in Computer Weekly
Computer Weekly and Matthew Staff recently met with Fabian Bolin and spoke about the future of War On Cancer.Read the full article “A Swede’s...
Our why: 28 years and diagnosed with cancer, leukaemia
On the 1st of July 2015 I was diagnosed with leukemia. For those of you who are not familiar with this term, it's blood cancer. Now,...
Christmas and Cancer – Featured in NetDoctor
Sometimes festive and social holidays like Christmas can pressure us to put up a faced and pretend that everything is ok, especially when going...
War On Cancer featured in Huffington Post – Personal
Social media can give us the strength to fight. “The amount of love and support I received, from those close to me and those I’d never even met...
War On Cancer featured on Impact Hustlers (Podcast)
Impact Hustler's, hosted by Maiko Schaffrath, met up with War On Cancer Fabian Bolin (CEO) and Sebastian Hermelin (COO) recently to chat about...
Down to Business: War On Cancer founder Fabian Bolin
We were recently covered in Reader's Digest, article written by Anna Walker The founder of War on Cancer, the storytelling platform for cancer...
A social network for cancer patients is helping them connect without fear of friends pitying them for their diagnosis – Business Insider
We were recently covered in Business Insider, article written by Lindsay Dodgson Fabian Bolin found thinking about 900 days of chemotherapy far...
What is War On Cancer? – Men Style Fashion
We were recently covered in Men Style Fashion What is War On Cancer? We’re a Swedish tech company on a mission to radically improve the mental...
Meet The Leukemia Survivor Building An Online Platform For People Affected By Cancer
We were recently covered by Forbes, article written by Nicholas Fern Former investment banker Fabian Bolin has set up a social media network to...
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Let’s be real: people think about sex. Yes, some aspects of sex are still pretty taboo, but throw cancer into the mix and you could hear a pin...
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It’s not new information that cancer can have an impact on the immune system. According to a poll we recently ran on our Instagram account, 90%...
A Quick Guide to Neuropathy
This is a quick guide to neuropathy, a common side effect experienced by many people undergoing treatment for cancer. The side effects of...
Meaningful Gifts For People With Cancer
The holidays are upon us once again, and for many, it’s a time of year to let the people you love know you love them through gift-giving. For...
Yoga Nidra when Going Through Cancer
Have you heard of Yoga Nidra? Nidra is an ancient form of yoga that is rejuvenating and promotes restoring the balance within – two things that...
Coming Out At The Cancer Centre
As LGBTIQ+ people, we often hear that it is important to be your full self at all times. But where does that idea fit when you have cancer? We...
Cancer At The Workplace – For The Diagnosed & Their Colleagues
A cancer diagnosis can impact our work, career, and financial security. Making adjustments to your work-life and being received in the right...
The Stages of Scanxiety
Actor and writer, Valerie David, based in New York, USA, is no stranger to the anxious feelings that cancer can bring. A...
Mental Health Advice When Going Through Cancer
Today is World Mental Health Day. In this article we share mental health advice for people impacted by cancer by people impacted by cancer....
Business After Breast Cancer
Life after cancer can be complicated. Treatment may be done and dusted, but the road to recovery can be a long one, paved with many emotional...
Five Reasons To Practise Self-Care During Cancer
We believe everyone should practise self-care, it’s good for the soul. When you, or a loved one, is faced with a cancer diagnosis, it can feel...
How to Cope with Grief
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II dominating headlines around the world, death and the emotions that come with it, feel all the more ...
Cancerpedia – Words that Describe the Cancer Experience
Going through cancer comes with many new terms already – from types of cancer to treatment to the lingo your doctor or healthcare team uses....
How to Cope with Side Effects of Cancer
Side effects of cancer range far and wide – depending on the kind of cancer you experience, the treatment you go through, and other things such...
Small Wins Worth Celebrating According to our Community
Celebrating life’s small wins is important, but especially when your life has been impacted by cancer. We asked our community members to share...
The Mental Health Benefits of Talking About Your Feelings During Cancer
Cancer, like many big life moments, can bring with it a range of feelings and emotions. With 85% of people impacted by cancer reporting...
New Health Study: The Financial Impact of Cancer
Our sixth health study of our #10ToImpact2022 is here! Cancer does not only impact your physical and psychosocial wellbeing but might also lead...
How to Juggle Your Finances and Cancer
When you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer, there’s so much to deal with it can be hard to seperate the emotional from the...
Cancer and Travel – What You Need to Know According to our Community
Planning a trip or thinking about the possibility of getting away once treatment ends? Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or venture...
New Feature: Question & Answer Posts
For many, experiencing cancer is a giant leap into the unknown – bottomless questions and nowhere to turn. The War On Cancer app is a place for...
Yoga to Help with Stress, Anxiety and Sleep
We've teamed up with The Yoga For Life Project to create some yoga videos designed specifically for those impacted by cancer.
Understanding Loneliness When Going Through Cancer
According to our recent ‘Moments’ health study, 85% of those War On Cancer community members who took part reported feeling lonely throughout...
Yoga for Lower Back Pain
We've partnered with The Yoga For Life Project to bring a series of yoga sessions, designed for those impacted by cancer.
Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis as a Loved One
In our latest conversation with in-house psychologist Hana Jamali, we covered the topic of the role of loved ones and cancer. War On Cancer is...
Meet Codilla Gapare; Cancer Survivor and Beauty Entrepreneur
In 2015, at the age of 36, Cody was diagnosed with breast cancer. With dreams of being a lawyer, she moved to the UK from Zimbabwe to study....
What Not To Say To Someone With Cancer
Talking about cancer can be hard. We get it. Often, if a loved one has been diagnosed, finding the words and knowing what to say can feel like...
Taking Cancer On Podcast – Episode 5
Boehringer Ingelheim's podcast called Taking Cancer On has released its fifth episode. Hosted by Sebastian Hermelin, co-founder of War On...
Coping With Change During Cancer
It seems impossible to refer to cancer without talking about change, they are so interlinked. Changes to your physical health, to your mental...
New Feature: Conversation Starters
The War On Cancer app is a community for anyone impacted by cancer to connect with others who know what it’s like. It’s a place to share...
New Health Study: Side Effects of Cancer Treatments
Our fifth health study of our #10ToImpact2022 is here! Cancer patients face a range of physical and psychosocial challenges during treatment...
Co-founder Fabian Bolin Leaves War On Cancer Operationally
Fabian Bolin leaves his operational role at War On Cancer to step into a new role as advisor for the company. Here's a note from our...
What to Know Before You Start Cancer Treatment
When it comes to going through cancer, it can feel like there’s something new to learn everyday. Whether you yourself have had the diagnosis or...
Why Art Therapy Can Help When Going Through Cancer
At War On Cancer we are all too familiar with the impact going through cancer can have on the mental health of those who have been diagnosed...
War On Cancer Now Available On Desktop
We are so happy to announce that we have just launched the web version of War On Cancer – that's right, it's now possible to log in to the...
Introducing Partnership with S10/Beau Whitman
Beau Whitman is a certified personal trainer and cancer recovery coach at S10 gym in New York City, dedicated to helping cancer survivors and...
New Health Study: All About Food
Our fourth health study of our #10ToImpact2022 is here! We’re conducting this survey to better understand the nutritional advice you have...
How to Beat Cancer Boredom
When people think of cancer, hospitals and treatments, hair loss and sickness, doctors visits and check ups come to mind. It’s busy and a lot...
New Feature: Mood Check-ins
The War On Cancer app is a community for anyone impacted by cancer to connect with others who know what it’s like. It’s a place to share...
Anxiety and Cancer
With all the changes cancer brings, it’s common for many people to experience feelings of anxiety and stress. The disruption to day to day...
Letting Go Practise on April 13th 2022
Want to learn a technique to help relieve yourself from negative or difficult emotions to improve your mental health? Sign up here Amy...
New Health Study: Spirituality When Experiencing Cancer
Our third health study of our #10ToImpact2022 is here! Mental wellbeing is an important part of the healing process for many cancer patients....
What to Know About Fertility and Cancer
This article is written in collaboration with cancer.se A significant side effect of going through cancer treatment is the prospect of...
Let’s Talk Women’s Cancers
This article is written in collaboration with cancer.se. Every year, about 18 million people are diagnosed with cancer around the world. This...
New Health Study: Having Children After Cancer
Our second health study of our #10ToImpact2022 is here! We're releasing this survey to better understand if and how going through cancer can...
7 Steps to Sharing Your Feelings With Your Partner During Cancer
Ideas and tips for how to make room for your feelings and connect with your partner when going through cancer SummarySharing our feelings can...
#WorldCancerDay: For All The Moments Cancer Brings
No single moment defines cancer. From the day of diagnosis, cancer becomes a collection of moments, a multitude of emotions and feelings – a...
The Importance of Expressing Your Feelings During Cancer
Learn and understand what feelings are, the role they play in our lives, and the importance of expressing your feelings during and after...
How to Feel More Like a Person and Less like a Patient
Going through cancer can mean a lot of things, depending on things like what kind of cancer diagnosis you have, where you live, or in what...
How To Face Cancer When You Don’t Feel Ready
Maybe cancer runs in your family or you’ve had cancer and know it may return. Perhaps you’ve got cancer for life but aren’t in active...
Dr. Caroline Weibull Joins War On Cancer as Lead Scientist
War On Cancer, a leading health-tech startup aimed at radically improving the wellbeing of those impacted by cancer, has recently announced the...
Practicing Presence During and After Cancer
It’s not news that being diagnosed with cancer can have an impact on your mental health – after all, research is continually being published...
Setting Intentions That Improve Your Wellbeing
We’re moving into 2022, and as with virtually every new year, talk of resolutions and goals begin to circulate – new things we want to achieve,...
How to Cope with Cancer during the Holidays
Whether you’re preparing to see friends or family or spending the holidays alone, it’s important to take care of your mental health when going...
Food and Cancer: What’s True and Optimizing your Palate
What we’ll cover in this blog: Does sugar feed cancer?Will only eating organic foods prevent cancer?Supplements and cancerOptimizing your taste...
5 Sustainable Gifts for Someone Going Through Cancer
The season of gift-giving is just around the corner. It can be hard to know what to give a friend or family member going through cancer that's...
Taking Cancer On Podcast – Episode 4
Boehringer Ingelheim's podcast called Taking Cancer On has just released its fourth episode. Hosted by Sebastian Hermelin, co-founder of War On...
Nanotechnology: Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Why nanotechnology? The three cornerstones of cancer treatment are surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. These treatments have cured...
Newly Appointed Emma Blackmore Joins War On Cancer as CMO
War On Cancer, a leading health-tech startup aimed at radically improving the wellbeing of those impacted by cancer, has recently announced the...
Approaching Career Changes Because Of Cancer
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or are living life after treatment, cancer can affect your career in a variety of ways, or maybe not at all....
Every Day Is World Mental Health Day
October 10th, 2021 marks World Mental Health Day. Mental health is a taboo topic for many, which is why awareness days like today are needed....
Releasing New Health Study: Enhancing Communication Through Emojis
Emojis have completely transformed the way we communicate with each other digitally. According to Brand Watch, 95% of internet users have sent...
How to Cope with Guilt when Experiencing Cancer
By definition, guilt means “the fact of having committed a specified or implied offence or crime, or a feeling of having committed wrong or...
Psychologist Session with Hana Jamali on September 27th
Every month, the War On Cancer app will offer all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
Communicating With Your Healthcare Team During Cancer
After a cancer diagnosis, it’s standard to feel a whole array of emotions: confusion, shock, and that the whole occasion is a surreal and...
War On Cancer To Attend HETT Show in London
Based on ORCHA’s assessment of the War On Cancer app and as an example of a “best-in-class digital health solution,” War On Cancer has been...
War On Cancer and Knowit Win SAS Global Hackathon in Startup Category
War On Cancer, the Stockholm-based app aimed to radically improve the mental health and wellbeing of everyone affected by cancer, and in close...
Bad Days Because Of Cancer: Why Not Being Ok Is Ok
Experiencing cancer, for many, is life-altering. Not only is it a physical challenge that jeopardizes our health, but it also affects our...
Approaching Fertility During and After Cancer
The topic of fertility is already sensitive as it is and adding cancer to the mixture doesn’t exactly make it easier. If you belong to the...
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship Amidst Cancer
Going through cancer, whether at the beginning of the experience or learning to live life with cancer, almost always affects the relationships...
Managing Your Mental Health when Your Loved One has Cancer
Let’s talk about the mental health experience of being a loved one of someone going through cancer. It’s quite natural and normal that when the...
Spiritual Wellbeing & How We Can Grow
Oftentimes, when we think of wellbeing, we think of physical and emotional wellbeing as being the primary attributes to a healthy life. Though...
Psychologist Tips for a Mental Cancer Hangover
We recently hosted a Psychologist Session with Hana Jamali, where she answered a few questions from the community about life after cancer...
Taking Cancer On Podcast – Episode 3
Boehringer Ingelheim's podcast called Taking Cancer On is back with episode 3. Hosted by Sebastian Hermelin, co-founder of War On Cancer, this...
Physical Wellbeing & Cancer: Coping with Expectations
“I just want to feel like myself again” or “I miss the old me.” Have these kinds of thoughts crossed your mind during or after your experience...
War On Cancer Releases “Clinical Trial Finder” Feature – A Highway to Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients
Stockholm - Monday June 21st, 2021 War On Cancer (www.waroncancer.com), the free-to-use app providing support to everyone affected by...
Why We Fear The Unknown and How To Cope
Every month, the War On Cancer app offers all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
Next Session with Psychologist Hana Jamali: June 7th
Every month, the War On Cancer app will offer all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
3 Ways to Gain Control When Experiencing Cancer
When life throws the unexpected at you, through a cancer diagnosis for example, we quickly feel like we lose a sense of control over what’s...
Clinical Trials and the Challenge They Face
For many, clinical trials offer hope for people going through cancer when standard treatment doesn’t do the job. Yet, they remain somewhat of...
Novartis & War On Cancer Discuss Pharma’s Role in Mental Health and Cancer Care
War On Cancer recently invited experts within cancer care to a panel discussion to discuss the key findings our latest Health Study: Is Cancer...
Elin Kjos, Mouna Esmaeilzadeh, and Fabian Bolin talk Mental Health and Cancer Care
War On Cancer recently invited experts within cancer care to a panel discussion to discuss the key findings our latest Health Study: Is Cancer...
War On Cancer Releases Findings from Latest Mental Health Study
War On Cancer, the digital support tool aiming to radically improve the mental health of everyone affected by cancer, shares latest findings...
The Science behind Nutrition and Cancer & Expert Tips
When experiencing life with cancer, a lot of people wonder what it is they can do to power their bodies with the energy and nutrition they...
Next Session with Psychologist Hana Jamali: May 7th
Every month, the War On Cancer app will offer all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
How Being Curious Can Help Rebuild Your Identity
Every month, the War On Cancer app offers all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
Losing Your Identity During Cancer & How To Cope
Every month, the War On Cancer app offers all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
Join us for a Session with WoC Psychologist Hana Jamali
Every month, the War On Cancer app will offer all members of the War On Cancer community free live sessions with licensed psychologist, Hana...
10 Things People Who Experience Cancer can Relate to
A little honesty and laughter never did any harm for our mental health. Here are a few universal things everyone who goes through cancer can...
Why Connecting with Others is Paramount to our Health
Humans are social beings. We literally rely on cooperation with one another to survive and thrive. Receiving social support, especially during...
Why Storytelling Helps Life With Cancer
If you’ve heard anything about War On Cancer, you’ve probably noticed that we talk about writing and storytelling as an effective coping...
Stages of Grief: Depression and Acceptance during Cancer
We’ve spent the last couple of weeks discovering the various stages of grief during cancer – if you haven’t already, check out our articles...
Stages of Grief: Bargaining during Cancer
Last week, we covered denial and anger as part of the 5 stages of grief. Cancer, whether you’ve been diagnosed or are a loved one, affects us...
Stages of Grief: Denial and Anger during Cancer
In 1969, Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, a psychiatrist, came up with what is commonly known today as “the five stages of grief.” This model was derived...
Free Cancer Tattoo Removal for anyone affected by cancer in Sweden
War On Cancer, the Stockholm-based digital support tool for anyone during and after cancer treatment, partners with Rethink Tattoo Removal and...
Tiny Tattoos from Cancer Treatment?
You know the tiny tattoos you get when you're going through radiation treatment? For those of you who do, scroll down here to learn about how...
Feel Good Friday with Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better UK is joining us on Friday, February 19th at noon GMT, 13:00 CET, for an online live event – Feel Good Friday! Hosted by...
The Impact of Participating in our Health Study on Mental Health and Cancer Care
By Lisen Arnheim Dahlström - Head of Research & Development at War On Cancer When people think about cancer survival, most think of...
War On Cancer-appen stänger ny finansieringsrunda
War On Cancer, det Stockholmsbaserade startupet som ämnar att förbättra välmåendet för alla under och efter cancerbehandling, har nyligen...
Taking Cancer On Podcast – Episode 2
Boehringer Ingelheim's podcast called Taking Cancer On is back with episode 2. Hosted by Sebastian Hermelin, co-founder of War On Cancer, this...
World Cancer Day – Health Study & New Feature Release!
War On Cancer is here to hear you. To put the “patient” voice first. Basically, we operate from the fact that anyone who goes through cancer is...
3 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing is proven to be just as important in your experience with cancer as your actual physical health, whether during...
Exercise and Mental Health during Cancer
Lowering your performance expectations during cancer treatment can be a tough pill to swallow for many people, but it is also very necessary....
How to Approach Cancer at Your Workplace
Whether or not you want to talk about cancer at the workplace depends on a few factors – what kind of cancer you have, what stage, whether or...
Nutrition: Preparing Your Body for Cancer Treatment
If you’re preparing to go through cancer treatment this coming year, you’re probably wondering how to prepare your body and make sure it gets...
War On Cancer – A look back on 2020
We at War On Cancer want to take a moment to reflect on this past year. 2020 was not normal for anyone, especially everyone affected by cancer...
War On Cancer podcast, final episode with Leanne Pero
In episode 6, the final episode of the War On Cancer podcast season 2, Leanne Pero, a multi-award winning, author, mentor, philanthropist and...
App Update – Dark Mode
War On Cancer just went dark ? Visually only, not sentimentally. With our latest app update, it's possible for all members to use the War On...
War On Cancer episode 5, season 2
In episode 5 of War On Cancer podcast season 2, 20-year-old Olivia Bunya, living in Colorado, meets with War On Cancer co-founders Sebastian...
Skincare and Makeup Tips during Cancer Treatment
We partnered with Look Good Feel Better, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and self-esteem of people undergoing cancer...
War On Cancer podcast, episode 4, season 2
In episode 4 of War On Cancer podcast season 2, Tara Donnelly, Chief Digital Officer at NHSX, meets with War On Cancer app co-founders Fabian...
WoC Live Event: Join our Exercise Class
On December 10th, join War On Cancer for a live exercise event for everyone affected by cancer! Due to the Covid19 pandemic we’ve all had to...
War On Cancer podcast, episode 3, season 2
In episode 3, of War On Cancer podcast