Treat Cancer with Mindfulness

By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “A cancer diagnosis brings an awareness of the preciousness of life,” Fine explains. “And mindfulness can help us to experience that precious life with greater clarity, balance, and gratitude, one moment at a time.” – Micki Fine   Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on […]

Therapeutic Alliance is Important for Success in Treating Cancer Patients with Mindfulness

  Therapeutic Alliance is Important for Success in Treating Cancer Patients with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Compared with [treatment as usual], MBCT and eMBCT were similarly effective in reducing psychological distress in a sample of distressed heterogeneous patients with cancer.” – Felix Compen   Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has […]

Improve Symptoms and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients with Yoga

Improve Symptoms and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients with Yoga   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Studies have shown 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.” – Breast Cancer […]

Improve Pain, Mental Health and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients with Mindfulness

Improve Pain, Mental Health and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Results show promise for mindfulness-based interventions to treat common psychological problems such as anxiety, stress, and depression in cancer survivors and to improve overall quality of life.” – Linda E. Carlson   Receiving a […]

Increase Positive Feelings About Caregiving for Cancer Patients with Mindfulness

Increase Positive Feelings About Caregiving for Cancer Patients with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “caregivers of cancer patients face under-recognized health challenges. “Studies have suggested that caregivers are more depressed than patients themselves. There is also a reciprocal relationship between caregivers and patients, so improving quality of life for caregivers could […]