Integrative, Whole Person Care: Envisioning Its Potential to Transform the Cancer Journey with Wayne B. Jonas, MD
CancerChoices advisor Wayne B. Jonas, MD, discusses how integrative, whole-person care can change the journey of a person with cancer in terms of treatments and monitoring, emotional impacts, and quality of life.
. First published on : Dec 05 2024My Approach to 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 how he evaluates cancer pain and treats it with pharmaceuticals including acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), gabapentin, venlafaxine, pregabalin, nortriptyline, and opioids.
. First published on : Dec 05 2024What Is Healing? with Janie Brown, RN, MSN, MA
Janie Brown, RN, MSN, MA, co-founder and executive director of the Callanish Society, explores the nature of the healing that arises among people communing together in retreat.
. First published on : Dec 05 2024Cooking Demo: Carob Banana Smoothie with Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS
CancerChoices senior clinical consultant Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS, demonstrates how to make a carob banana smoothie in her own kitchen. This treat is rich in antioxidants, fiber, protein, and fat and also has a low glycemic index.
. Last modified on : Dec 05 2024The Microbiome and Cancer Care with Brian Bouch, MD
CancerChoices advisor Brian Bouch, MD, explains how the microbiome and the presence of certain bacteria in the gut influence the response to certain chemotherapies.
. First published on : Dec 04 2024The Need for Caution When Using Cannabis with Pharmaceuticals with Donald Abrams, MD
CancerChoices advisor Donald Abrams, MD, discusses the need for caution when using cannabis, especially concentrated, full-extract cannabis oil, due to its effect on liver function.
. Last modified on : Dec 05 2024Integrative Care for Prostate Cancer: Results from the Block Center with Keith Block, MD
CancerChoices advisor Keith Block, MD, discusses a case series investigating the impacts of integrative care on men with advanced metastatic prostate cancer receiving care at the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment.
. First published on : Dec 04 2024How Social Support and Examining Life Priorities Transform the Cancer Journey with Dwight McKee, MD
CancerChoices advisor Dwight McKee, MD, and CancerChoices co-founder Michael Lerner “unpack” the lifestyle practice of social support, which includes finding meaning and experiencing various kinds of love.
. First published on : Dec 02 2024Responding to Uncertainty without Fear: Tips for Patients and Professionals with Wayne Jonas, MD
CancerChoices advisor Wayne B. Jonas, MD, discusses how people with cancer and the professionals caring for them can use intuition and thoughtful communication to respond to uncertainty without fear.
. First published on : Dec 02 2024Helping Patients Decrease Stress and Increase a Sense of Control with Donald Abrams, MD
CancerChoices advisor Donald Abrams, MD, shares the ways in which he helps his patients with cancer decrease stress and increase a sense of control, including lifestyle practices and social support.
. First published on : Dec 02 2024