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 […]
Improve the Respiratory Symptoms of Lung Cancer Patients with Qigong Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Studies show that qigong practice can have many positive effects, particularly among patients with cancer, chronic illnesses, and breathing problems, as well as older adults. Benefits include improved lung function, mood, sleep, and quality of life, as well as reduced stress, […]
The Well-Being and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients are Related to Spirituality By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Many patients with cancer rely on spiritual or religious beliefs and practices to help them cope with their disease. This is called spiritual coping.” – National Cancer Institute A cancer diagnosis has a huge impact on most […]
Improve Psychological Well-Being in Cancer Survivors with Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “both MBCT and eMBCT interventions reduced fear of cancer recurrence and rumination, and increased mental health–related quality of life, mindfulness skills, and positive mental health.” – Félix Compen Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has […]
Improve the Psychological Well-Being of Breast Cancer Survivors with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness is a good resource for dealing with the physical and psychological symptoms of metastatic disease. Women who were more mindful tended to have lower symptoms of metastatic breast cancer, including pain severity and interference, fatigue, psychological […]
Spirituality is Associated with Reduced Emotional Distress in Lung Cancer Survivors By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “However you define spirituality, studies show that it can play an important role in coping with the recovery and healing process from cancer treatment and its after effects.” – LungCancer.org Receiving a diagnosis of cancer […]
Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life is Associated with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness-based intervention . . . may help to decrease the stress of cancer-related cognitive impairment and can therefore indirectly improve quality of life in this patient population.” – Hannah Slater Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a […]
Improve the Psychological Health of Cancer Patients with Mindfulness Taught over the Internet By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “some of the most difficult elements of the cancer experience are very well-suited to a mindfulness practice.” – Linda Carlson Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on most people. Feelings […]
Spirituality is Associated with the Long-Term Psychological Health of Cancer Survivors By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “spiritual or religious beliefs and practices create a positive mental attitude that may help a patient feel better and improve the well-being of family caregivers. Spiritual and religious well-being may help improve health and quality of life.” – […]
Dyadic Mindfulness Training Improves the Mental Health of Metastatic Cancer Patients and their Spouses By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Cancer is a traumatic event that changes a person’s life. Utilizing mindfulness tools can provide peace and hope. Practicing mindfulness on a daily basis can assist with long term effects of happiness and […]