Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Outdoor Healing - Cancer Today

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Outdoor Healing

By Lindsey Konkel
When Nancy Ferro’s oldest son, Michael, was diagnosed with stage I testicular cancer at age 23 in 2007, she learned firsthand that cancer can take an emotional as well as a physical toll. In the aftermath of his treatment, Michael, now 32, attended an outdoor adventure camp for young adults with cancer.

Outdoor Healing - Cancer Today


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Go Outside

By Lindsey Konkel
True North Treks runs canoeing and backpacking trips in locations across the U.S. for young adult cancer survivors.

Athletes 4 Cancer holds adventure retreats in Oregon and Hawaii for cancer survivors between the ages of 18 and 40.

Casting for Recovery offers fly-fishing programs across the U.S. for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. 


Reel Recovery holds three-day fly-fishing retreats throughout the U.S. for men who have been diagnosed with cancer.

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