Mindfulness Practice at Home is Related to Improved Distress in Cancer Survivors By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Cancer and its treatment can be stressful for people with cancer and their caregivers. Relaxation techniques and other mind/body practices can help calm your mind and sharpen your ability to focus. These techniques offer creative […]
Reduce Biochemical Stress Responses in Hispanic Breast Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness is a state of mind which we can all acquire and use to support our wellbeing physically, emotionally and mentally. . . Having cancer, or specifically breast cancer. . . experiences take up a lot […]
Manage Stress in Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “For many people who have been diagnosed with cancer — or have been diagnosed with advanced cancer and are facing end-of-life issues — their mind is so full of worries about the future… that they can’t fully be aware and […]
Improve Mood and Stress Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “One of the main reasons people with cancer use meditation is to help them to feel better. Meditation can reduce anxiety and stress. It might also help control problems such as pain, difficulty sleeping, tiredness, feeling sick, […]
Reduce Couples Psychological Distress with Lung Cancer with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness meditation and mindfulness-based clinical interventions are low-cost and low-risk mind-body practices that have been shown to positively affect quality of life and biological outcomes in many different populations, including cancer patients and healthcare professionals.” – Susan Bauer-Wu […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Through Mindfulness, you can embrace that staying positive in the face of cancer includes recognizing and validating all the feelings you are experiencing, negative ones included.” – Richard Dicken Over half of the people diagnosed with cancer are still alive 10 years later and this number […]
Reduce Fatigue in Women with Cancer with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” – Caroline Myss Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on most people. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and fear […]
Improve Well-Being in Cancer Survivors with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “You can be a victim of cancer, or a survivor of cancer. It’s a mindset.” — Dave Pelzer Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on most people. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and fear are very common […]
Mindfulness is Associated with Lower Stigma and Improved Social Engagement in Breast Cancer Survivors By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Cancer is a word, not a sentence.”- John Diamond Because of great advances in treatment, many patients today are surviving cancer. But cancer survivors frequently suffer from anxiety, depression, mood disturbance, post-traumatic […]
Mindfulness Improves the Psychological Well-Being of Lung Cancer Patients By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “You can be a victim of cancer, or a survivor of cancer. It’s a mindset.” — Dave Pelzer Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on most people. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and fear are […]