By Cancer Treatment Centers of America® “Play an active role in your treatment.” “It’s okay to lean on others. And it’s also okay to think about yourself.” “Find a doctor who will listen to your fears and your ideas.” “Do everything you can to improve your quality of life.” These statements are thoughts from cancer […]
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By Cancer Treatment Centers of America® When asked why Kim Tippets, a prostate cancer patient from Afton, Wyoming, travels to Phoenix, Arizona for cancer treatment, his answer was simple, “They gave me hope.” He goes on to say, “At Cancer Treatment Centers of America, you’re a person not a case. They called us by name, […]
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By Dr. Vivek Iyer Cancer Treatment Centers of America® The “Opioid Epidemic” has become a household term – and a serious public health issue. So serious, President Trump has declared our country’s opioid crisis a national emergency. According to the California Department of Public Health, some California counties have opioid prescription death rates that are two […]
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Did you know that eating mindfully can help build your mindfulness practice? Being mindful doesn’t have to be a long and complicated process or take any time out of your schedule. Taking a few minutes each day to consciously eat something during a meal, can help anchor you to the present. Follow these steps: Choose […]
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From the common cold to complex viruses, our immune system is incredible at fighting off infections. So why not use our own immune system to fight cancer? Cancer is not only smart, but it adapts to different circumstances. So much so, that – on its own – our immune system is not able to identify […]
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By Cancer Treatment Centers of America® Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) is currently enrolling patients to the Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry (TAPUR) Study—the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) first-ever clinical trial. The TAPUR Study is a clinical trial for patients with advanced cancer who have exhausted conventional treatment options and whose […]
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I lead a free monthly yin yoga workshop at weSPARK Cancer Support Center here in Los Angeles. Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are all welcome to attend. This workshop focuses on the connective tissue in the body as well as what connects us as a community. During my recent July workshop all participants sat back […]
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As most of you know, weSPARK Cancer Support Center hosts a monthly potluck for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones in the Los Angeles area. Guests and their family members come together at weSPARK to meet new faces and break bread with one another. Each guest brings a home-cooked meal and loving intentions. These […]
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“The truth is that the mind is an excellent servant, but a terrible master.” – Anderson, Gillian and Jennifer Nadel, authors of We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere. Our minds are powerful tools in helping us solve problems, develop intuition and awareness of our environment, figure out what foods our bodies are needing or not […]
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We are so excited to be featuring one of weSPARK’s reiki practitioners Brian Kukan on our blog! Brian recently led a self-reiki session on weSPARK’s weekly live stream via our Facebook page. Our weekly live videos allow our guests and followers to take advantage of the services we offer in the comfort of their own homes. In […]
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