Founded in 2003, SIO is the premier multi-disciplinary professional organization for integrative oncology. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, SIO enables communication, education, and research to occur by bringing together practitioners from multiple disciplines focused on the care of cancer … [Read more...] about Society for Integrative Oncology
Archives for September 2019
Merideth Bowen Shamszad MFT, Marriage and Family Therapist, Counseling, Guided Imagery, Creative arts
Being diagnosed with cancer — or any serious or life-threatening illness — is a life-altering experience. We are abruptly thrown into a new world of physical symptoms, healthcare decisions, changes in relationships, losses and fears. Treatment brings its own arduous demands, while the end of … [Read more...] about Merideth Bowen Shamszad MFT, Marriage and Family Therapist, Counseling, Guided Imagery, Creative arts
Lisa Lurie, Survivor, Co-Founder of Cancer Be Glammed, Author, Patient-Activist, Speaker, Conversation Starter
Introducing Cancer Be Glammed: The Guide, a one-of-a-kind guide that prepares women, facing all forms of cancer, for the most common appearance-related questions and concerns. These include surgical changes, hair loss, weight fluctuations, wardrobe issues, skin care, and much more. Featuring cancer … [Read more...] about Lisa Lurie, Survivor, Co-Founder of Cancer Be Glammed, Author, Patient-Activist, Speaker, Conversation Starter
Katie Boucher, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Cancer Support Community, Meditation and Mindfulness, Counseling for Health and Wellness
I am a therapist at Cancer Support Community in Paso Robles. My work includes ... Facilitating support groups for cancer patients, survivors, and loved ones, Leading mindfulness groups focused on meditation, skill building, and processing, Guiding art groups to nurture calmness and inspire … [Read more...] about Katie Boucher, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Cancer Support Community, Meditation and Mindfulness, Counseling for Health and Wellness
Melanie S. Levine PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Specializing in Working with Cancer Patients who Experience Physical, Emotional, Cognitive and Interpersonal Challenges
A cancer diagnosis can turn your world upside down. It is often profoundly disorienting on multiple levels—physically, emotionally, cognitively, and interpersonally. I am passionate about helping individuals and their loved ones who are facing cancer. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and … [Read more...] about Melanie S. Levine PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Specializing in Working with Cancer Patients who Experience Physical, Emotional, Cognitive and Interpersonal Challenges
Simonton Cancer Center of Integrative Therapy
When you or someone you love have been touched by cancer, it can be an emotional, challenging and confusing time — but we are here to help. The Simonton Cancer Center helps provide information, resources and retreats for cancer patients, based in the field of psycho-neuroimmunology and the … [Read more...] about Simonton Cancer Center of Integrative Therapy
Cancer Support Community New Jersey
The mission of CSCCNJ is simple ... to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by the community, so that no one faces cancer alone. Our professionally-led support groups cater to a variety of diagnosis types, stages, age ranges, and … [Read more...] about Cancer Support Community New Jersey
Barbara Jacoby, CEO and Writer of Let Life Happen Blog, Cancer Survivor, Patient Advocacy and Navigation
I am a two-time breast cancer survivor who found myself in a very difficult situation after I was given a course of treatment by my oncologist that was determined by a set of statistics based upon other patients of the same age who had the same type and stage of cancer. Our consultation consisted … [Read more...] about Barbara Jacoby, CEO and Writer of Let Life Happen Blog, Cancer Survivor, Patient Advocacy and Navigation