June 26 is National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day, but if you’re a cancer survivor imagining another awareness ribbon and a few generic health tips… pause for a second.

This day is about you.
Not just your diagnosis. Not just your treatment. Not just surviving.

🌀 It’s about reclaiming your whole self.
Your comfort. Your confidence. Your calm. Your connection to the things—and people—you care about.

At Revive Wellness, we live and breathe this work every day. And on this day? We’re turning up the volume.

So What Is Cancer Wellness?

Let’s be real: “Wellness” can sound a bit… vague, like something you’re supposed to achieve or perform. But we’re flipping the script.

✨ Cancer wellness is what helps you feel more like you.

Maybe it’s:

🌲 A short nature walk that clears your head
🍳 A high-protein snack that doesn’t take all of your effort
🐕‍🦺 A quiet moment with your journal (or your pet)
🛀 Skipping the guilt when you rest
🚶‍♂️ Letting your body move—not to burn calories, but to feel good in your skin again

You don’t need to overhaul your life.
You need space—and your permission—to make your kind of progress.

Wellness ≠ Doing More

If you take nothing else from this post, remember:

You don’t have to earn your rest.
You don’t have to do everything.
You’re allowed to take care of your body and your heart.

This isn’t about “getting back to normal.”
It’s about gently building a new one—with support, self-kindness, and small steps that feel right for you.

Why This Day Matters

Because too many people living with or recovering from cancer are still asking:

“Is it normal to feel this tired?”
“How do I manage all these side effects without losing my mind?”
“I should feel better by now… right?”
“How do I eat well without turning it into a full-time job?”
“Why do I feel guilty for not being more ‘grateful’?”
“Should I be doing more to help myself heal?”

This day says:
You’re not alone.
You’re not supposed to be “over it.”
And you deserve support that looks at your whole picture—not just your scan results.

Gentle Ways to Mark the Day

Want to honour Cancer Wellness Awareness Day in a low-pressure way? Try one of these:

• 🌿 Add something nourishing to your plate
• 🎧 Listen to your favourite playlist or podcast
• 💌 Text someone who makes you feel understood
• 📓 Write down three things you need less of—not more
• 🧘 Stretch, sway, breathe—or all three
• 🟩 Save or screenshot our free Cancer Wellness Bingo Card (downloadable at the end of this blog) for more small, doable wellness ideas!

🧑‍💻 Check out some of our blogs 📝 and podcasts 🎧 for inspiration to help fill out your bingo card:

• 🎧 Seven Things to Improve Self-Care
• 📝 How Fitness Reduces Stress
• 🎧 Four Simple Ways To Incorporate New Foods Into Your Diet

Bonus Podcast 🎧: Have a listen to our Cancer Wellness Awareness Day episode!

Looking for guidance with cancer nutrition and wellness?

I specialize in compassionate, personalized support for individuals through and beyond cancer. Whether you’re navigating treatment, recovery, or survivorship, she’s here to help you feel nourished, confident, and in control again.

📞 Book a free discovery call with me to explore what support could look like for you. No pressure, just possibilities.