Integrative Oncology Is Not Alternative Medicine
The intentional, coordinated use of complementary therapies and lifestyle practices alongside conventional cancer treatments is called integrative oncology.
. Last modified on : Dec 08 2023Suz Mondello: Connecting to Community and Spirit during My Cancer Journey
Suz Mondello, a friend of Commonweal and alumna of the Cancer Help Program, speaks with CancerChoices staff Nancy Hepp and Laura Pole about her four-year journey with cancer.
. Last modified on : Dec 04 2023Reflections on Caregiving
It isn’t selfish at all for you to acknowledge your own pain, suffering, and stress, and do whatever you can to bring nourishment, peace, and joy into your own lives as a priority and on a regular basis.
. Last modified on : Nov 16 2023Lindsay McDonell: When the Cancer Comes Roaring Back
I opened the email with my monthly blood lab results. My tumor markers doubled from 33 to 70 in a month. So much for stable.
. Last modified on : Dec 01 2023Your Choices
We’re here to make it easy for you to do better with your conventional treatments with self care + complementary care that are supported by good science.
. Last modified on : Dec 04 2023Making Skillful Decisions
Here are some important rules of thumb for getting these powerful—yet also often difficult—cancer treatments right.
. Last modified on : Dec 04 2023Choices in Self Care
The secret to self care is simply caring about yourself. Let it be real. Do what makes you feel better.
. Last modified on : Dec 04 2023How to Integrate Your Choices
People who wisely choose their conventional and complementary therapies and who practice self care are likely to live better and longer than those who don’t.
. Last modified on : Dec 04 2023Kay: A Cancer Recurrence Story
Now that she’s completed her chemotherapy, she wants to explore healing practices and therapies that will help keep the cancer from recurring.
. Last modified on : Dec 01 2023Maisie Greer: Weaving Circles of Love
Letting people in to help was the greatest gift of grace we gave and received.
. Last modified on : Dec 04 2023