Have you found yourself in the middle of 'Now What?'
When a cancer diagnosis changes everything, you need more than a medical plan. You need a plan and a path back to yourself. I help you navigate the fear and overwhelm, find your voice, begin healing the parts of you that the treatment doesn't, and reclaim your life.
I've been in those woods too.
I know what it's like when the world is suddenly unrecognizable. When I received my own diagnosis, I knew that 'Now What?' intimately. I didn't just need a medical plan; I needed to know how to live, how to breathe, and how to heal in the middle of the unknown.
Many of my clients come to me when they are navigating:
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The 'Now What' Paralysis:
Feeling overwhelmed by shock, too much information, or not knowing which way to turn first, or what to do next.
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Medical Isolation:
Having a medical team for the treatment, but feeling like no one is looking after their body, mind, and spirit.
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Loss of Agency:
Feeling like a diagnosis rather than a person, as if their life is now something happening to them instead of with and for them.
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The Quiet Fear:
Of treatment, of in-between appointments, of scans, and of after treatment is 'complete'.
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Seeking a way to work with their bodies to heal.
My role as a coach isn't to replace your medical team—it's to be the partner I wish I'd had. Someone who understands that cancer changes more than your body. It can shake your nervous system, your identity, and your sense of control. Someone who understands the weight of the 'in-between' and can help you activate your mind, body, and spirit to take an active, empowered role in your healing. It's what I call Life Reimagined coaching.
You don’t have to walk this alone
or build your path from scratch.
Let's do this together.
Hi and welcome
I'm Cynthia
I've walked this path...twice. I found myself in the middle of Now What? in 2014 with a rare ovarian cancer diagnosis, and once again with a recurrent, metastatic diagnosis in 2023. When my own world was turned upside down by a diagnosis (and recurrence), I realized that all the treatment Western medicine has to offer doesn't help the 'Now What?' that we go through...the physical, mental, and emotional toll—at every stage of the journey.
I started Life Reimagined coaching to support, guide, and mentor women, like you, who are newly diagnosed, in treatment, facing a recurrence, or rebuilding life after cancer. I combine my lived experience with my training as a certified Life, Health, and Radical Remission Cancer Coach to help you navigate your own journey. I use the Radical Remission 10 Healing Factors as our compass, but I bring the full toolkit with me.
I believe that cancer is a word, not a sentence. I believe that you are not a statistic or a diagnosis. Most of all, I believe that our bodies are amazing and we all have the capacity to heal.
COACHING PATHWAY
One Path, three entry points. See which part of the path resonates with where you and the support you need.
Each path entry is designed to meet you where you are—emotionally, physically, and practically— and is designed to be a stepping stone to the next, without being individually overwhelming.
Some women work with me through one pathway. Others continue as their needs change. We decide together, one step at a time.
Finding Steady Ground
Tending the mental, spiritual and emotional landscape.
Using 7 of the Radical Remission Factors (psycho-social-spiritual factors) as our compass on this part of the path, we explore and implement actionable tools and techniques for:
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Calming the 'Fire of Fear' and stabilizing the nervous system;
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Reducing stress responses and overwhelm;
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Processing through negative emotions, including unhelpful self-talk and worry loops;
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Increasing positive emotions, including reframing and finding joy;
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Reclaiming your autonomy and power with 'Choice and Voice';
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Exploring ways to deepen your personal spiritual connection;
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Getting clear on your personal reasons for living;
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Deepening your intuition; and
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Embracing social support.
7 private 1 hour sessions
$525
Creating a Healing Foundation
"The Body is a Temple"
In this section of the path, we use the final 3 Radical Remission Healing Factors (physical factors) to supply you with the tools to rebuild and nourish your temple—your foundation. We explore actionable steps to increase overall health, strength, energy, and resilience, without overwhelm or rigidity. We will:
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Explore any resistance to change;
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Identify realistic, simple, sustainable changes to support your immune system;
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Identify time and energy barriers;
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Discuss Nutrition and 'Nourishment Beyond Nutrition' options;
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Discuss Herbs & Supplements;
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Create a Movement and Play menu;
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Examine Sleep rhythms and hygiene;
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Explore the 'Nature Fix'; and
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Uncover your Toxic/Stress burden.
6 private 1 hour sessions
$425
The Path Forward
You are not what happened to you but whom you choose to become.
You've been through hell and probably aren't the same person as the one who started this journey. When treatment ends, that's another shift and deeper questions often arise about identity, meaning, and "how do I want to live from here?" We often have a newfound "I don't care what others think!" attitude, which is freeing. This is also a big 'Now What?' part of the journey. Women are often confused, nervous, and no longer feel comfortable in their own skin. Priorities have shifted, dreams have changed. There might be a feeling that there's a new person inside waiting to emerge, be discovered, or created. I envision this stage of the journey as a butterfly.
This part of the path focuses on renewal and intentional living, with a no-regrets mindset.
We focus on...
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redefining "normal" after cancer, and rebuilding trust in your body;
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learning to live fully even when uncertainty is present;
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understanding time as currency;
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reconnecting with what matters most;
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Using the 4 C's to craft the next chapter—Clarity, Congruence, Curiosity, and Courage; and
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Uncovering your superpowers for navigating this new terrain.
5 private 1 hour sessions
$375
HOW WE
Begin
Most women start with a complimentary "Now What?" conversation.
This is a safe, no-pressure space to talk about where you are, what you're carrying, and what kind of support would feel most helpful right now. You don't need to prepare anything or have the right words—just show up as you are.
During this conversation, we'll
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talk about what you're navigating now
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explore what's feeling most overwhelming or uncertain
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look at which pathway might best support you at this moment
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answer any questions you have about working together.
There's no obligation and no expectation to make any decisions on the call. It is simply a place to be heard and see if this support feels like a good fit.
When you're ready, the next step is a conversation. We'll take this one step at a time.
Commonly asked
Questions
IS THIS THERAPY OR MEDICAL ADVICE?
No. I'm a certified cancer coach, not a therapist or medical provider. My work is a supportive, complementary, and forward-focused partnership. I help you navigate the emotional, mental, and lifestyle impact of cancer by easing overwhelm, helping you implement healing habits, and helping you feel more steady and empowered. Coaching does not replace medical care—it complements it by supporting YOU as a whole person, not a cancer diagnosis.
WHAT IF I FEEL UNSURE OF WHAT I NEED OR IF COACHING WILL HELP ME?
That uncertainty is completely normal and one of the most common reasons women reach out. The complimentary "Now What? call is a space to talk things through without pressure. You don't need to have anything figured out. Clarity will come.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A COACHING SESSION?
Each session is tailored to you and where you are that day. Some women want a space to process emotionally, and some want tools they can implement right away. Many want a combination. Coaching includes emotional support, and it is also structured and intentional. Our sessions focus on clarifying what matters most right now, working with evidence-informed approaches, and identifying practical next steps you can use. The work evolves as your needs change. My role is to support, guide, and offer tools, while honoring your autonomy, values, and pace. We decide together what feels supportive and realistic.
I'M EXHAUSTED/IN ACTIVE TREATMENT. IS THIS A BIG TIME COMMITMENT?
No. We structure sessions around your schedule. Any lifestyle changes you make are based on your time and energy levels.
WHY IS YOUR COACHING SO INEXPENSIVE? MANY CANCER COACHES CHARGE $150+ AND HOUR.
Good question! While specialized cancer coaching typically does cost $150 or more per hour, I am in a season of my life where I am able to work for impact and purpose, not as much profit. In this way, I am able to give back and structure my retirement around making this work accessible. I know that a cancer diagnosis often comes with an unexpected financial weight. For me, it's not about the 'market', it's about making sure no one in the middle of 'Now What?' has to walk alone because of a price tag.
WORDS FROM
Those I've walked with...
"I consider Cynthia Dano a blessing in my life. I am an ovarian cancer survivor, alive after a diagnosis in 2020.
Going through the life challenges of a cancer diagnosis, I confronted many issues I needed help with. What makes Cynthia so unique is her double certification, not only as a Radical Remission coach, dedicated to helping people access self-knowledge about the ten key factors of Radical Remissions, but also as a life coach. She has the ability to use whatever skill set will assist the client’s goals and desires. She can focus only on the ten key factors or expand to a life coaching approach. These combined skills suited me perfectly.
Cynthia has the ability to listen well and be aware of key moments, words or experiences that I used that pointed to areas of my life and feelings that needed deeper exploration. Many, I discovered, no longer served me well.
I highly recommend Cynthia Dano as a coach from the perspective of someone who has gained so much from our relationship."
-Katherine W.
CANCER SURVIVOR
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