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 […]
Reduce Fatigue and Improve Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “For women with breast cancer, research shows those who practice yoga may also have less stress and fatigue, and better quality of life.” – Stacie Simon Because of great advances in treatment, many patients […]
Manage Symptoms in Cancer Survivors with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “when it’s used alongside conventional medical treatment, yoga may help relieve some of the symptoms linked to cancer.” – American Cancer Society Because of great advances in treatment, many patients today are surviving cancer. But cancer survivors frequently suffer from anxiety, depression, […]
Improve Mindfulness’ Benefits for Cancer Survivors with Smart-Messaging 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 positivity.” – Erin Murphy-Wilczek Receiving […]
Mindfulness Improves Breast Cancer Symptoms in Women with Particular Genetic Polymorphisms By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness-based stress reduction can be effective in alleviating anxiety and depression, decreasing long-term emotional and physical side effects of treatments and improving the quality of sleep in breast cancer patients.” – BCRF Receiving a diagnosis […]