Healing My Body and Spirit After Pancreatic Cancer
…went to the gym. Now, I had to accept that cancer had changed everything. I am so grateful that a friend told me about the Leonard P. Zakim Center for…
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ABC’s Dan Harris Shares His Journey to Mindfulness
…speech at the 13th annual Lenny Lecture sponsored by Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies, Adult Survivorship Program, and Perini Family Survivors’ Center. His talk centered on the…
Can ‘Prehabilitation’ Benefit Cancer Patients?
…Read More: Beyond Cancer Podcast – Episode #4: Exercise and Cancer How Exercise Can Help Neuropathy Zakim Center Programs Jennifer Ligibel, MD, MPH, director of the Leonard P. Zakim for…
Colon Cancer Patient Helps Others Improve Quality of Life
Ramel Rones, the Zakim Center instructor who introduced Sirlin to tai chi, qigong, and the mind-body connection, co-founded Cancer Wellness TV. Jeff Sirlin seemed to experience every side effect imaginable…
Tailored Treatment and Support for Older Adults with Breast Cancer
…Kilvert up with a dietitian, geriatrician, pharmacy specialist, and coordinated therapies at Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living. During and after her treatment, Kilvert has…
Can Acupuncture Ease Cancer Symptoms?
…of qi — a type of energy that flows through channels known as meridians. Dana-Farber staff acupuncturist Weidong Lu, MB, MPH, PhD, of the Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for…
Maximizing Mobility During and After Cancer
…you or your clinicians have any concerns, seek the guidance of an exercise physiologist. Dana-Farber patients can access helpful services at the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and…
How Integrative Therapies Can Help Lung Cancer Patients
…Mathay, MD, LMT, oncology massage therapist and reiki master practitioner at Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies. Lung cancer patients often feel pain in the nerves or in…
How to Maintain Muscle Health During Cancer Treatment
…Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “Instead, it’s incredibly important for patients to stay active throughout treatment.” Studies show that patients who have more…
Reiki and Qigong: How They Can Help Cancer Patients
Zakim Center qigong and tai chi master, Ramel Romes, teaches qigong to Dana-Farber patients. Cancer therapy can take a toll on one’s body and mind. Thankfully, there are a variety…
Using Music to Cope with Cancer: 5 Patient Stories
…playlist. The Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living provides music therapy consultations and group programs free of charge to Dana-Farber patients. For more information, please call 617-632-3322 or email Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu….
A Prescription for Healthy Living: How Diet and Exercise Can Help Cancer Patients
…diagnosed patients,” says Jennifer Ligibel, MD, director of Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living. Plus, in some common cancers, such as breast cancer and prostate…
Meditation: What It Is and How To Try It
…talk with Patricia Arcari, PhD, RN, program manager for meditation and mindfulness at Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living, in this podcast. We cover topics…
From Healthcare Advocate to Breast Cancer Patient – And Back
…continuing to wellness. For me, that path included massage therapy at Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies. At my first visit, it was clear the massage therapist had…
10 Exercise Tips for Cancer Patients
…from Dana-Farber’s exercise physiologist Nancy Campbell, who offers exercise consults to cancer patients and survivors through the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living. Nancy Campbell, MS,…
Recipe: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
…from Zakim’s Kitchen: Healthier Spins on Holiday Favorites, an event by the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living at Dana-Farber. The event was also sponsored by…
Recipe: Cran-Chevre Salad
…Transport fruit to a mixing bowl and gently stir in crumbled goat cheese and walnuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve. This content was adapted from Zakim’s Kitchen: Healthier Spins on…
Common Questions About Alternative and Integrative Therapies, Answered [Podcast]
…In this podcast, we explore the evidence behind the use of alternative therapies in patients with cancer with Jennifer Ligibel, MD, director of the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative…
Recipe: Apple Cider Sparkler
…adapted from Zakim’s Kitchen: Healthier Spins on Holiday Favorites, an event by the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living at Dana-Farber. The event was also sponsored by the Friends…
Rhythm Therapy: How Drum Circles Help Patients Cope with Cancer
…Aytekin joined the drum circle group offered through Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies. The drum circle, Aytekin says, is a great way to spend her free time…