Mental Health and Mindfulness

Struggling with scanxiety? Learn effective strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and the emotional limbo of cancer treatment and imaging results.

Discover why mindfulness is a clinical necessity, not an alternative, for managing cancer anxiety. Learn how MBSR supports patients during treatment and recovery.

Cancer treatment is often centered around clinical elements: appointments, dosages, scan results, and waiting rooms. This rhythm can undermine something just as vital as physical health, a sense of normalcy or the feeling of being in control That’s where mindfulness gardening enters as something genuinely different. Unlike meditation apps or breathing exercises, tending to a […]

Somatic therapy addresses not only the mind but also the body, where trauma and stress often reside. For cancer patients, this body-centered approach provides a way to process experiences stored in muscles, breath patterns, and the nervous system, which conventional talk therapy might overlook. Unlike techniques focused on verbal processing, somatic therapy engages with physical […]

When I was first diagnosed with Stage III cancer in 2019, I asked my oncologist a question many patients have: What can I do in addition to the medical treatments to get rid of the cancer and prevent it from coming back? This one question opened up a whole new world to me called integrative […]

As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve selected our top 10 books that offer comfort, insight, and inspiration for anyone who’s been touched by cancer. This diverse list has something for everyone, from memoirs and personal stories to practical guides and uplifting reads. 1) The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery […]

The Society for Integrative Oncology’s (SIO) Annual Conference brings together leading practitioners, researchers, and advocates in the field of integrative oncology. This year’s conference was in Boston, Massachusetts, with the theme “The Future of Integrative Oncology: Bridging Cultures, Embracing Innovation, and Fostering Unity.” Outcomes4Me Director of Business Development Terri Crudup attended the conference and is […]

This November, we’re highlighting books that offer guidance, comfort, and insight for anyone navigating a cancer diagnosis. From personal memoirs and reflective essays to expert advice on integrative care, these titles provide practical tools, emotional support, and perspectives to help patients and caregivers find resilience and comfort. Find these titles at your local library, or […]

The holidays often revolve around food, family meals, festive treats, and traditions that bring people together. When you’re facing cancer, eating can feel complicated. Appetite changes, fatigue, shifts in taste and smell, or simply feeling overwhelmed can make it hard to eat enough. Mindful eating offers a gentle, grounding approach that can help you reconnect […]

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or in survivorship, a cancer diagnosis can take a significant toll on your mental and emotional well-being. Feelings of anxiety, fear, sadness, or uncertainty are common and completely understandable. This World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10th, we’re highlighting a collection of resources designed to support your mental […]

The symptoms, side effects, and general stress from cancer can often be overwhelming, painful, and uncomfortable. If you’re looking for a non-pharmaceutical way to help manage some of the discomfort, there are alternative forms of therapy that can sometimes bring relief, including the practice of reflexology. As we recognize World Reflexology Week starting Semptember 23rd, […]

What is psycho-oncology? Emotional support after a cancer diagnosis Following a cancer diagnosis, your physical health and treatment plan often take top priority, but cancer touches all corners of life. Your emotional well-being may suffer and you may find that your relationships, sense of identity, and perspective shift. Psycho-oncology is a specialized field that helps […]