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Dr. Linda Carlson, PhD, of the Department of Oncology at the Cummings School of Medicine, will introduce the concept of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation, and provide a summary review of the the benefits of mindfulness for people with cancer.

How can you stop fixating on the constant that every new pain and ache signals a return of cancer? How to come down from a hyper-vigilant job when your shift is over? Is there such a thing as “good” stress? Any tips to sleep better during stressful times? Do you have any recommendations on how n…

Evidence for the Role of Mindfulness in Cancer: Benefits and Techniques Mindfulness is being used increasingly in various aspects of cancer management.

Do you have advice for leveraging mindfulness during annual cancer check tests? What can you do when your racing thoughts seem to be overwhelming? Can stress cause cancer? Can meditation show up in the form of movement? Sometimes sitting still feels the opposite of what I need at any particular mome…

I’ve found it harder to practice during this past COVID year. Is that normal? Sometimes when I sit quietly, it seems like all the “bad stuff” comes up in my mind.

In a study published in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, researchers Stagl et al found that women with breast cancer treated with cognitive behavioral therapy not only benefited from psychological benefits but had significantly reduced risk of all-cause mortality and breast cancer-r…

A study described by the National Cancer Institute suggests that stress hormones may wake up dormant cancer cells that remain in the body after treatment.

While there is no strong evidence that stress causes cancer, there is some evidence that it does promote disease progression. In a study in mice, chronic stress was shown to promote the development of ovarian cancer.

A growing body of research shows that chronic stress negatively impacts all aspects of our being. Dr. Lorenzo Cohen and Alison Jefferies will discuss how to become more resilient and foster calm in everyday life.

This talk on nature, beauty, and gratitude is calming, visually beautiful, and a good reminder of how much we have to feel grateful for.

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