Inspiration & Poetry after a Bilateral Mastectomy & Hysterectomy
We posted this note and poem by the indomitable and multi-talented Margaret Dubay Mikus years ago, and recently came across it again – it sure is worth posting again. Since the time she wrote this,...
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Would Using Cancer Imagery Preventatively Be Putting Thoughts in Her Head?
We got this really interesting question from a woman last week, and it’s something we’ve heard before. So we thought this would be a good place to post it. She’s not obsessed with fear of cancer,...
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Cancer-free Woman Gives Thanks for Guided Imagery
Dear BR, I was given your audio for surgery and also for cancer. Following 9 hours of surgery for Stage IV ovarian cancer, I also had 10 months of chemotherapy. I listened to the cancer imagery twice...
View ArticleYoga Can Reduce Fatigue in Cancer Patients
Investigators from San Diego State University (SDSU) & University of California, San Diego (UCSD), conducted a meta-analysis to examine the effects of randomized, controlled yoga interventions on...
View ArticleMindfulness Beats Expressive-Supportive Tx with Stressed-Out Cancer Patients
Researchers from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, compared the effectiveness of 2 evidence-based group interventions to help stressed breast cancer survivors cope - mindfulness-based...
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Imagery Offers Respite from Pain, Distress Following Thyroid Surgery
A woman is shocked to learn that her “benign” lump is a stage two cancerous thyroid gland, and endures the added distress of hypothyroidism while she undergoes treatment. But imagery helps her...
View ArticleComparing Two Mind-Body Techniques for Help with Sleep for Cancer Survivors
Researchers from the Utah Center for Exploring Mind-Body Interactions at the University of Utah Medical School in Salt Lake City conducted a randomized, controlled trial to see whether two mind-body...
View ArticleAromatherapy Massage & Reflexology Found Equally Effective for Cancer Patients
Researchers from the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, UK, compared the efficacy of reflexology vs. aromatherapy massage for ameliorating stated symptoms of concern in cancer patients....
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Fighting Anxiety with Guided Imagery and a Mantra of “Wait to Worry”
Steve Petrow is a columnist on modern manners and an all-round terrific writer. This is his personal story, which first appeared in the Washington Post on May 26, where he talks about how he conquered...
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Impact of Mindfulness & Group Support on Telomere Length in Breast Cancer...
Researchers from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada looked at the impact of mindfulness-based cancer recovery (MBCR) training, as well as supportive-expressive group therapy, on telomere...
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Meditation + Yoga Group Outperforms Therapy for Distressed Cancer Survivors
Researchers from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, compared the effectiveness of two different interventions for distressed survivors of breast cancer – group mindfulness meditation...
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Should She Listen to the Cancer Imagery if She Maybe Doesn’t Have Cancer?
HiIf you don't definitely have cancer, but doctors think you might (tests are still being done) will listening to the Cancer MP3 help or would it focus my mind on Cancer and end of doing harm? Thanks...
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What to Do for Fear of Recurrence after You’ve Had Cancer…
Belleruth, My husband died from lung cancer in 2011 and not three months later I myself was diagnosed with colon cancer. I have many of your CD's (I don't know if I could have gotten through treatment...
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Co-Workers Contribute Sick Days to Man with Cancer
My inspiring story doesn't have to do with mind-body CDs, although I'm a satisfied user of guided imagery, yoga and meditation. This is about the people I work with. I'm a 42 year old husband and...
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Telemedicine Proves as Impactful as Live Therapy for these Alaskan Cancer...
Researchers from Mind Matters Research in Anchorage, Alaska, conducted a multi-site randomized trial to evaluate the impact on quality of life (QOL) benefits of an imagery-based group intervention...
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This Dying Man Has Never Been Happier
This note arrived in the mailbox, and this is definitely not the first time we've heard these sentiments. There's something to be said for having your heart cracked wide open by all the love, care and...
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Any Imagery to Help a Disabled Son during His Father’s Bone Marrow Transplant?
We got this question from a Mom dealing with multiple stresses from all directions. She's a cancer survivor herself, with a disabled adult son who finds changes in routine difficult, and a husband...
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How to Use Guided Imagery if You’re Hearing-Impaired
We got this query from the friend of a woman about to begin months of intensive chemotherapy. The friend who wrote felt she had benefited greatly from guided imagery during her own bout with cancer, so...
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What Does This Chemo Affirmation Mean: I Can Heal Myself and Live or Heal...
A chemo patient likes the affirmations on the guided imagery program she listens to during her infusions, but wonders what is meant by the statement, "I know I can heal myself and live or I can heal...
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Nurse Practitioner and Ovarian Cancer Survivor “Prescribes” Guided Imagery
We got this lovely note from a nurse practitioner in a GYN practice, who inspired us to take her lead and develop our own prescription pads. Check it out! Dear Belleruth, I am an ovarian cancer...
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