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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's ultimate goal is the eradication of cancer, AIDS, and related diseases and the fear that they engender. In our cancer podcast series, we cover a wide range of cancer-related topics, including new research and treatment advances, patient stories, and common questions — answered by our experts.
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Meditation: What It Is and How To Try It
Cancer and other health conditions not only affect the body physically; they can also carry a major emotional impact. While the main focus for many patients is treating the cancer itself and its accompanying side effects, it’s also crucial to address your mental health. While there are many ways to do this, meditation and mindfulness can be effective tools.
To learn more about a technique that’s practiced by millions of people worldwide, we 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. -
Cancer Mythbusters: Pancreatic Cancer
What is the number one cause of pancreatic cancer? What are the early warning signs of this disease? And how are researchers making progress in the treatment of pancreatic cancer overall?
In this episode of Cancer Mythbusters from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we talk about some of the most common questions and myths about pancreatic cancer with Brian Wolpin, director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center. -
Contemplation Meditation
Meditation is a practice that can help us learn to be present in the moment and navigate life's challenges. Produced by Patty Arcari, PhD, RN, program manager of mindfulness and meditation at Dana-Farber's Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies, this audio meditation guide may be able to help you discover your inner peace.
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Wise Person Meditation
Meditation is a practice that can help us learn to be present in the moment and navigate life's challenges. Produced by Patty Arcari, PhD, RN, program manager of mindfulness and meditation at Dana-Farber's Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies, this audio meditation guide may be able to help you discover your inner peace.
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Walking Meditation
Meditation is a practice that can help us learn to be present in the moment and navigate life's challenges. Produced by Patty Arcari, PhD, RN, program manager of mindfulness and meditation at Dana-Farber's Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies, this audio meditation guide may be able to help you discover your inner peace.
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Mountain Meditation
Meditation is a practice that can help us learn to be present in the moment and navigate life's challenges. Produced by Patty Arcari, PhD, RN, program manager of mindfulness and meditation at Dana-Farber's Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies, this audio meditation guide may be able to help you discover your inner peace.