Check out For Grace's June Story of the Month as we continue our focus on the pain-cancer connection.  Henry Contreras had already been wrangling with disabling chronic pain resulting from a job-related injury when colon cancer came knocking. Though grateful for a successful surgery, Henry experienced far greater pain due to the procedure. When he asked his physicians how to manage this "double scoop" of pain, he was frustrated by their ignorance about what to do. Fortunately, the surgical pain lessened after many months. Still, Henry wishes doctors better recognized how cancer treatment can adversely impact preexisting chronic pain.

Woman in Pain Sasanna Yee is a contributor to the enlightening essays that make up Practice: Wisdom from the Downward Dog , a book that promotes the connection between mental and physical wellness. Partially inspired by Cynthia Toussaint's story, Sasanna shares how early life trauma prevented her from attaining joy and recovery from physical pain. Through the practice of movement and a healthier way to relate to her emotions, Sasanna found the peace to move on. Toussaint contributed an endorsement quote and we highly recommend this powerful read.

The team at HealthyWomen has asked For Grace to circulate a survey to gauge how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting women's wellness. Specifically, they're seeking information about how the current public health crisis is impacting access and treatment for women living with chronic  conditions. Please consider taking this short survey that will provide critical understanding about how women are faring during these challenging times...

Join host Cynthia Toussaint on her next episode of "The Pain-Cancer Connection" which will stream live on five of The Mighty's Facebook pages, including their flagship MightySite Page. This Tuesday, May 19th at 2pm PST, Cynthia will interview integrative health expert and author, Dr. Wayne Jonas, about how cancer and chronic pain intersect and ways to successfully treat both diseases using the whole person healing approach. Dr. Jonas will also talk about being a 30+ year caregiver and advocate for his wife. Looking forward to your great comments and questions!