Cancer Program
Designed to supplement the medical treatment of cancer patients by giving them tools to cope with the stress of their illness, make informed choices about treatment, and maintain hope.
Next Group: Ongoing Enrollment
Reduce Stress Associated with Cancer
The Mind Body Program for Cancer is designed to supplement your medical treatment by giving you tools to cope with the stress of cancer, make informed choices about treatment, and maintain hope.
Goals:
- Learn self-care techniques that help you maximize your health (through relaxation, nutrition, yoga, and cognitive therapy)
- Reduce stress and physical and emotional symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatment
- Cope with and manage side effects of chemotherapy and radiation
- More actively participate in your health care
- Regain a sense of control, optimism, energy, and well-being
Components:
- Elicitation of the relaxation response
- Positive coping strategies
- Nutrition information
- Yoga
This ten-week program meets Monday afternoons for two hours. It is covered under most mental health insurance plans.
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Dr. Ann Webster at awebster3@partners.org
Staff: Ann Webster, PhD
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer occurs when there are abnormal, cancerous cells growing in the bladder.
Bone Cancers
There are different types of bone cancers, which are typically defined as a malignant (cancerous) tumor of the bone that destroys normal bone tissue.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a cancer of the blood in which too many lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, are produced by the bone marrow and by organs of the lymph system.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a cancer of the blood in which too many granulocytes, a type of white blood cell, are produced in the bone marrow.
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is malignant cells found in the colon or rectum.
Endometrial Cancer
Cancer of the endometrium, the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the endometrium. Endometrioid cancer is a specific type of endometrial cancer.
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is cancer that develops in the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
Hodgkin's Disease
Hodgkin disease is a type of lymphoma, a cancer in the lymphatic system.
Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer begins in the kidneys - two large, bean-shaped organs - one located to the left, and the other to the right of the backbone.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is cancer that usually starts in the lining of the bronchi (the main airways of the lungs), but can also begin in other areas of the respiratory system, including the trachea, bronchioles, or alveoli.
Melanoma
Melanoma is a disease of the skin in which cancer cells are found in the melanocytes, the cells that produce color in the skin or pigment known as melanin.
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a disease in which malignant cells are found in an ovary.
Ovarian Cancer and Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)
The risk for ovarian cancer is increased with hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC), an autosomal dominant cancer genetic syndrome.
Prostate Cancer
Early prostate cancer may not present any symptoms and can only be found with regular prostate examinations by your physician.
Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is cancer that starts in any part of the stomach.
Testicular Cancer
Cancer that develops in a testicle is called testicular cancer.
Vaginal Cancer
Cancer of the vagina, a rare kind of cancer in women, is a disease in which malignant cells are found in the tissues of the vagina.
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Hall of Fame visit to MGH Cancer Center
MGH Hotline 12.17.10 He's considered one of the best linemen ever to play professional football, and on Dec. 2, former New England Patriots player and National Football League Hall of Fame member John Hannah helped brighten the day of patients and employees at the MGH Cancer Center when he stopped by for a visit.
Handmade pillowcases bring holiday cheer
MGH Hotline 12.17.10 While having visions of sugarplum fairies, MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) patients will be resting their heads on colorful handmade pillowcases they helped sew on Dec. 11 in the Ellison 18 Playroom with volunteers Marie Nader and Jane Cunniffe of ConKerr Cancer: A Case for Smiles.
Lunder Building 9 and 10 medical oncology floors
MGH Hotline 3.18.11
Cancer Center celebrates the one hundred
MGH Hotline 6.10.11 One individual can make an incredible difference for a patient with cancer.
Crushing Cancer
After their 8-year-old son had a successful brain tumor surgery in their home state of Washington, Joe and Leigh McGraw chose to take Tommy to MassGeneral Hospital for Children's Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center for targeted treatment. The McGraw's share the story of their experience at MGHfC in the letter and video below.
