| | | | | |  | Memorial Sloan Kettering's Integrative Medicine Service has been awarded a $3.3 million grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). This is the largest grant designated for oncology music therapy PCORI has ever awarded. The funding will help to launch a clinical trial aimed at comparing the effectiveness of music therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety among people treated for cancer.
This clinical trial, MELODY, will be led by a team of researchers here at MSK, as well as at the Miami Cancer Institute in Florida.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has led to higher rates of stress and anxiety among people who have been treated for cancer," says Dr. Jun Mao, chief of the Integrative Medicine Service and co-lead investigator for this new study. "The MELODY trial will compare the effectiveness of virtual music therapy with virtual CBT sessions to address anxiety, a chronic concern among cancer survivors. I look forward to working with my co-investigators Dr. Kevin Liou and Dr. Kelly Trevino as well as our music therapy team and the staff of Miami Cancer Institute." Learn more about the goals of this new study on the PCORI website. | | | | |
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 | People with prostate cancer often experience bothersome symptoms that interfere with their daily routine and quality of life. Integrative therapies can relieve the symptoms associated with prostate cancer and its treatments.
Join this interactive workshop for guidance and insight on optimizing lifestyle habits after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
An MSK integrative medicine physician, an MSK herbal pharmacist, and an MSK mind-body therapist and martial arts instructor will share the latest science behind acupuncture, exercise, and nutrition. You will also learn how to practice mind-body techniques to build strength, improve stamina, and promote resilience. | | | | |
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What Do New Laws About Cannabis Use Mean for People with Cancer? | | As states across the country legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults, many people with cancer have questions about trying
cannabis, or its cousin, cannabidiol (CBD), to control treatment side effects. Dr. Nirupa Raghunathan, director of Pediatric Integrative Oncology, and Dr. Jason Hou, a pharmacist and manager of the MSK About Herbs program, shared their insights on the new laws and what people need to know about cannabis, CBD, and cancer on the MSK blog. | | Read More
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 | | In this new series, you will learn Latin dance moves that engage your body and mind, and boost your confidence. Led by an MSK dance/movement therapist, each class will focus on basic dance steps and sequences for a different Latin dance style, such as salsa, cha cha, bachata, merengue, and samba. Warm-ups will include rhythmic arm, hip, and leg work to strengthen, tone, and stretch muscles. You do not need a dance partner to participate. This class promises to be a fun way to move your body, express yourself, and be active during and after treatment. | | | | |
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