The Cancer Journey | Integrative Cancer Review

2017 Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and Wellness Summit – FREE Access to 45 International Expert Speakers

I am pleased to be able to share a year FREE access to a program of 45 international specialists speak about solutions to breast cancer recovery and wellness. I was honored to participate twice in this Breast Cancer Rehabilitation & Wellness Summit, joining a panel of experts who you can find more about here....

By Marianne Cirone|September 11th, 2017|Cancer & Treatments, Exercise & Movement, For Yoga Teachers, Guided Imagery & Hypnotherapy, Joy & Spirit, Lymphedema, Massage & Body Work, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental & Emotional, Neuropathy & Pain, Nutrition, Oncology Skin Care, Other Modalities, Reiki & Energy Work, Stress & Cancer, Survivor Inspiration, Yoga & Meditation|

The Cancer Revolution: A Groundbreaking Program to Reverse and Prevent Cancer by Leigh Erin Connealy, MD

A Book Review by Marianne W. Cirone, MS, MFA, CYT-500: The Cancer Revolution: A Groundbreaking Program to Reverse and Prevent Cancer, a new book by Leigh Erin Connealy, MD, released in January of 2017, is a comprehensive guide to the many integrative and complementary modalities and strategies which individuals can incorporate into their lives to reduce the risk of cancer and to support healing once cancer is diagnosed...

By Marianne Cirone|April 18th, 2017|Cancer & Treatments, Featured, Integrative Care, Nutrition, Resources, What is Integrative Care|

Improving Quality of Life after Breast Cancer Treatment with Occupational Therapist, Denise Stewart

Unfortunately, the same cancer treatments that can help to save patients’ lives can also often result in long-lasting and devastating side effects. Fortunately, there are cancer care professionals dedicated to improving quality of life for cancer survivors and lessening the problematic side effects of cancer treatments...

By Denise Stewart|April 17th, 2017|Cancer & Treatments, Featured, Integrative Care, Lymphedema, Motion & Joints, Neuropathy & Pain, Other Modalities|

Depression after Cancer: My Experience by Jodi MacLeod

April of this year will mark thirteen years since my breast cancer diagnosis at age 34. While I have always felt grateful to have survived cancer, I have also wrestled with depression. Unfortunately, I am not alone. Depression occurs in cancer patients at a rate three to five times higher than that of the general population...

By Jodi MacLeod|January 30th, 2017|Featured, Joy & Spirit, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental & Emotional, Stress & Cancer, Survivor Stories|

Yoga Therapy Retreats Empower Patients after a Cancer Diagnosis, with Yoga Therapist and Cancer Survivor, Lee Majewski

I came to yoga without knowing that what I do is yoga. In late 1980s, I stumbled into meditation, which I think saved my life at the time. I started to meditate religiously, three times a day. At the same time I discovered my highly effective ability to heal with energy. I studied privately with a well-known healer, did Therapeutic Touch training, became a Reiki master...

By Lee Majewski|January 10th, 2017|For Yoga Teachers, Joy & Spirit, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental & Emotional, Stress & Cancer, Survivor Inspiration, Survivor Stories, Yoga & Meditation|

Healing Yoga Retreats after a Cancer Diagnosis: Part II with Lee Majewski, Yoga Therapist and Cancer Survivor

Continued from Part I, Yoga Therapy Retreats Empower Patients after a Cancer Diagnosis with Lee Majewski... When we first hear the diagnosis of cancer, our anxiety level automatically skyrockets. Asanas and pranayama bring relief from tension in the body and mind. Meditation helps in maintaining a clear mind amongst the chaos of all the new information one has to digest...

By Lee Majewski|January 10th, 2017|For Yoga Teachers, Joy & Spirit, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental & Emotional, Stress & Cancer, Survivor Inspiration, Yoga & Meditation|

Cancer Harbors: Filling the Gap in Survivorship Plans after Cancer Treatment with Alene Nitzky, Ph.D., RN, OCN ®

Life after active cancer treatment ends can be more confusing than the time spent in active treatment. Two of the biggest concerns of cancer survivors after treatment are often the fear of recurrence and coping with the fatigue while having no knowledge of when they might feel better. Luckily, help is available, even for those who live outside of major cities. Alene Nitzky, Ph.D., RN, OCN founded Cancer Harbors™ to assist people in gaining more control over restoring their health after cancer treatment...

By Alene Nitzky|July 15th, 2016|Exercise & Movement, Fatigue & Energy, Featured, Psychosocial Support|

An Oncology-Trained Esthetician’s Skin Care Tips: During and After Cancer Treatment

Oncology-trained estheticians can help cancer patients and survivors to minimize and possibly eliminate some of those unwanted changes by encouraging the use of safer or more effective skin care products and personal care routines. One of our goals as estheticians is to evaluate products that our clients are currently using and then to advise them to safer product lines with more calming, soothing, nourishing and hydrating ingredients.

By Geralyn O’Brien|May 3rd, 2016|Featured, Integrative Care, Lymphedema, Massage & Body Work, Oncology Skin Care, Survivor Stories|

Looking for Relief: Pain from Cancer and Cancer Treatments

Pain is a major concern for many people diagnosed with cancer. According to an article in the Annals of Oncology in 2012 by Pachman, et al, cancer-associated pain contributes to conditions including depression...

By Marianne Cirone|November 1st, 2015|Featured, Neuropathy & Pain, Other Modalities|

Bone Health, Exercise and Yoga after a Cancer Diagnosis: How to Minimize Risk of Injury

Cancer patients may be at risk for serious bone loss conditions like osteopenia or the more severe condition, osteoporosis, which can lead to fractures. While movement practices, whether fitness programs or yoga...

By Marianne Cirone|September 17th, 2015|Bone Loss, Featured|