A Prominent Medical Association Strongly Recommends Tai Chi & Qigong for Reducing Cancer-related Fatigue
In May 2024, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a professional organization representing 45,000 physicians of all oncology sub-specialties who care for people with cancer, updated its guideline on…
Age-Specific Approaches in Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Cancer Survivors
Having been diagnosed with and treated for cancer can have negative psychosocial repercussions that may differ across the lifespan. Mind-body therapies (MBTs), such as tai-chi/qigong or mindfulness-based cancer recovery, have…
Tai Chi and Qigong Alleviate Adverse Effects from Chemotherapy for Cancer Patients
Breast, lung and colorectal cancers are 3 of the top 4 most common cancers worldwide. Their treatment with chemotherapy often results in adverse effects on quality of life, fatigue and…
Tai Chi/Qigong in Society for Integrative Oncology Guidelines for Mental Health in Cancer Patients
To provide evidence-based recommendations to health care providers on integrative approaches to managing anxiety and depression symptoms in adults living with cancer, the Society for Integrative Oncology and ASCO convened…
Brown University: Qigong, A Gentler Alternative to Exercise/Nutrition for Female Cancer Survivors
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common and burdensome, often long-term side effect of cancer and its treatment. Many non-pharmacological treatments have been investigated as possible CRF therapies, including exercise, nutrition,…