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 […]
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 […]
Improve Autonomic Nervous System Function and Well-Being in Cancer Survivors with Mind-Body Practices. By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient forms of exercise that fit the bill for helping patients with cancer get moving and improve their overall sense of well-being. Tai Chi practice can help with pain […]
Improve the Physical and Psychological Well-Being of Cancer Survivors with Mind-Body Practices By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mind-body techniques such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, and qigong have been found to lower distress and lead to improvements in different aspects of quality of life. . . to help patients manage the psychosocial […]
Reduce Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Practicing mindfulness can assist with uncertainty about the future, depression, fear of recurrence and anxiety as well as mitigate physical symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and sleep disturbance.” – Erin Murphy-Wilczek Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has […]