Caring4Cancer

Cancer treatment has come a long way in recent decades—with enormous gains in new chemotherapy and supportive care agents, evolving radiation therapy techniques, enhanced diagnostic imaging, as well as an emerging array of complementary therapies to improve...

In earlier blogs I’ve discussed a growing trend that is occurring in medicine in general, and oncology in particular. With more than 80 percent of all people with cancer now using some form of complementary and alternative therapy, it is timely and illuminating...

With summer here again, it’s a good time to review the importance of protecting yourself and loved ones from the sun’s harmful rays, particularly if you (or they) are undergoing cancer treatment. As most people are now aware, ultraviolet (UV) rays from...

Fatigue is the most common adverse symptom among people with cancer and is often one of the most distressing as well. Studies show that up to 60 percent of all patients experience fatigue that adversely affects their physical, mental, and emotional well...

Healing circles are a wonderful way to come together in support of someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Some people call them prayer circles or friendship circles. Such a gathering of friends and family can take many forms. Simply gathering together...

For many people who are navigating the journey through cancer, it is more important than ever to set priorities and manage time well. This can be very challenging, however, because cancer treatment can leave you with many new tasks, including frequent...

Millions of people use a variety of herbs and supplements in their quest for health-including, as many studies show, a significant percentage of people with cancer. Unfortunately, and for various reasons, patients often don't tell their oncologists...

The recent news of Elizabeth Edwards' and Tony Snow’s cancer recurrences was heart-wrenching and touched many people. Jonathan Alter’s Newsweek Magazine cover story, "My Life With Cancer" (April 9, 2007), is also very poignant and inspiring...

Numerous studies in medical literature show that up to 80 percent of all cancer patients use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) during the course of their illness. So, if you or a loved one with cancer are exploring CAM therapies...

Hi everyone. I recently returned from CAM Expo East in New York City, where I spoke on a keynote panel entitled "Integrative Oncology." CAM Expo East is one of the country's major annual conferences dedicated to the exploration of complementary...

Welcome to my blog. I'm honored to have this opportunity to share some thoughts and insights about navigating the "journey through cancer" as skillfully and effectively as possible. This is, of course, a complex process, and it requires...