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Mind-Body Program for Cancer

Major depression affects approximately 25% of patients and has recognizable symptoms.

 

*Study by Grassi L, Caruso R, Hammelef K, et al.: Efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy in cancer-related psychiatric disorders across the trajectory of cancer care: a review.

Reduce pain, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, fear and difficulty sleeping!

THE MIND BODY CANCER PROGRAM

Studies suggest that mind–body techniques can benefit people who have cancer by reducing the symptoms and side effects of cancer and treatments. Symptoms include pain, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, fear and difficulty sleeping, which can all affect mood and overall wellbeing.

 

Being diagnosed with a life threatening disease such as cancer and undergoing treatment can cause unwanted distress. Uncontrolled stress can have a negative effect on a number of biological systems and processes leading to negative health outcomes. While some distress is normal, it is not benign and should be addressed before it generalizes and broadens.

THE ROLE OF STRESS ON CANCER

As individuals attempt to cope with the broad ramifications of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, their experience of distress often remains unaddressed. This unmet need may be deleterious not only to patient quality of life and well-being, but may also lead to worse clinical outcomes when compared to patients who manage stress. 

 

The role of stress in cancer biology and mechanisms has been thoroughly studied. Many patients seeking strategies to manage their distress look outside conventional methods such as mind-body techniques -  meditation, yoga, mindfulness, guided imagery and qigong have been found to lower distress and lead to improvements in different aspects of quality of life. It is essential that your care in oncology include distress screening and the delivery of techniques to help patients manage the challenges of diagnosis and treatment of cancer.  


Major depression affects approximately 25% of patients and has recognizable symptoms whose diagnosis and treatment are essential because they have an impact on quality of life. 

*Grassi L, Caruso R, Hammelef K, et al.: Efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy in cancer-related psychiatric disorders across the trajectory of cancer care: a review. Int Rev Psychiatry 26 (1): 44-62, 2014. [PUBMED Abstract] 

PROGRAM DETAILS

10 week program - 1 session per week

  • Lectures, Skills Training, and Group Therapy

  • Monthly Support Group and Webinar

  • Virtual Hosted Sessions by Certified Practitioner Lari Baty-Cannon

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