Supporting Patients and Their Families through Active Listening with Thomas Smith, MD

Thomas Smith, MD, Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Director of Palliative Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, discusses the importance of asking patients and their families about how they are coping and listening with attention and compassion.

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Breast Cancer Therapies with Brian Bouch, MD

CancerChoices advisor Brian Bouch, MD, provides an overview of therapies for various types of breast cancer, including supplements that may help.

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Prostate Cancer Therapies with Brian Bouch, MD

CancerChoices advisor Brian Bouch, MD, provides an overview of different therapies for prostate cancer, including supplements that may help.

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What Is Medical Advocacy? with Mark Renneker, MD

CancerChoices advisor Mark Renneker, MD, explains what he does as a medical advocate.

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Sharing Love and Support with Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS

Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS, senior clinical consultant at CancerChoices, provides an overview of sharing love and support, one of the 7 Lifestyle Practices.

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Meditation and Cancer Pain with Thomas Smith, MD

Thomas Smith, MD, Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Director of Palliative Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, discusses the role of meditation in supporting patients living with cancer pain.

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Blood Coagulation and the Tumor Microenvironment with Keith Block, MD

CancerChoices advisor Keith Block, MD, discusses the importance of optimizing body terrain in order to make the body less hospitable to cancer, using blood coagulation as an example.

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Aromatherapy for Cancer Care: Nurses’ Roles with Stephanie Hoopes, RN, BSN, OCN, ONN-CG

Stephanie Hoopes, RN, BSN, OCN, ONN-CG, Nurse Navigator at the Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship in Greenville, SC, discusses how oncology nurses can support cancer patients through careful use of aromatherapy.

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Nourishing Your Holidays: Cranberry, Orange, and Apple Relish

Cranberries pack antioxidants, vitamin C, and prebiotic fiber for immune and gut health. This recipe blends cranberries, apples, oranges, and Grade B maple syrup—bringing festive flavors to holiday meals without added sugars or preservatives.

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Building Immunity Before Treatment with Brian Bouch, MD

CancerChoices advisor Brian Bouch, MD, discusses options for boosting immunity before chemotherapy as well as supporting recovery after. He also explains how chemotherapy drugs work.

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