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The Importance of Integrative Oncology and Lifestyle Management: feat Dr. Gary Deng
Lifestyle management and Integrative Oncology are important components of cancer care that can improve patient outcomes and quality of life says Dr. Gary Deng, Director of Integrative Medicine, Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre. By making healthy lifestyle choices and utilising complementary therapies alongside conventional cancer treatments, patients can optimise their overall health and wellbeing during their…
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What is Integrative Oncology and How Can Carer Help?
Integrative Oncology is an approach that includes using non-clinical therapies like nutrition, physical therapy and mental health support along with conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and others to enhance quality of life and expedite healing and recovery. Carer provides personalised care with respect to nutrition, physical activity, mental well-being and other lifestyle…
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The Role that Nutrition Plays for a Better Quality of Life
In the realm of cancer prevention and management, the role of nutrition emerges as a critical factor influencing overall well-being. While genetic predispositions and environmental factors contribute to cancer risk, lifestyle choices, particularly diet, hold significant sway over disease development and progression. Research spanning decades has underscored the impact of dietary patterns on cancer risk…
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Navigating the Emotional Journey: Strategies for managing anxiety and stress during cancer treatment
While the physical toll of cancer is widely acknowledged, the mental and emotional impact often remains underestimated. From the initial diagnosis to the rigors of treatment, cancer patients and their families grapple with a myriad of emotions, from fear and uncertainty to stress and anxiety. Recognizing and addressing these psychological challenges is paramount for holistic…
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Lifestyle Habits to Reduce the Risk of Cancer
In recent years, research has shown that various dietary and lifestyle patterns are associated with health risks, and it’s becoming more and more evident that an integrated diet and lifestyle pattern of a healthy, balanced diet, adequate physical activity and maintenance of a healthy weight will have a significant impact on reducing cancer risk.
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Manage your Mental and Emotional Health with Meditation
Meditation is a way of connecting with a natural state of mind that is spacious and clear. It’s not eliminating thoughts, but noticing when our mind is busy or racing. Meditation can help you connect with the breath and bring calmness to the mind.
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Carer and Integrative Oncology
CARER provides personalized care with respect to nutrition, physical activity, mental well-being and other lifestyle changes alongside conventional cancer treatment. Focused on managing treatment side-effects, improving recovery rates, quality of life and survival.
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Role of Nutrition For a Better Quality of Life
The nutrition needs of people with cancer vary from person to person. Carer’s team can help you identify your nutrition goals and plan ways to help you meet them.