Common Ground

Talk or knead it out, chill or work out: All can help to reduce fatigue Whether it's talk or massage therapy, relaxation, yoga, aerobic...

Lean on me when you're not strong Bill Withers had it right when he sang, “We all need somebody to lean on.” But can we assume patients...

Patients should start practicing yoga before beginning treatment Everywhere you look today, women are sporting yoga pants. In addition to...

You may have cancer, but you’re still in the driver’s seat (The first in a two-post series) Within days of her breast cancer diagnosis,...

Music therapy and a customized playlist might help patients chill during radiation therapy “Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast,...

Self-hypnosis: A two-for-one deal When it comes to psychosocial interventions for cancer patients, not all approaches are created equal....

Mirror, mirror on the wall. Do I look like myself at all? Managing the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment can be...

The Healing Nature of Forest Bathing (The first in a two-post blog series) Most people will tell you they feel better after a walk in the...

Nature’s Healing Bathtub: Songbirds, Cedar Oil, Tree Bark, Tea Root (The second in a two-post blog series) Forest bathing, which has...

Cancer-related symptoms such as pain and depression can be reduced with a practice as simple as listening to music or poetry. Tune into...