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Dr. Lawenda Discusses Cancer Pain Management

Jun 19, 2017 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

KNDU/NBC TV "Living Well" Show: Dr. Lawenda Discusses How He Manages Cancer Pain (June 16, 2017) https://vimeo.com/222211611 ...
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Topics Covered: Conventional Treatments, Featured Posts, Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Palliative Care and Hospice, Supplements and Botanicals

Complementary Therapies For Pain Management (Video)

Sep 19, 2014 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

There is no 'one-size-fits-all' when it comes to managing pain. Dr. Brian Lawenda introduces various non-pharmacologic options that may be useful therapies in helping you better cope with chronic and acute pain (i.e. aromatherapy, meditation, ...
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Topics Covered: Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Supplements and Botanicals

Optimize Your Body And Mind Before Surgery

Feb 4, 2014 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Is there an upcoming surgery in your future? If so, get your body and mind ready with these recommendations to help you heal more more quickly, have less pain and decrease your risk of surgery-related complications. Preparing Your MIND: Did you ...
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Topics Covered: A Diet that Defies Cancer, Conventional Treatments, Defy Cancer with Stress Reduction, Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Supplements and Botanicals

Healing touch and guided imagery work for severe stress symptoms.

Sep 24, 2012 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Wow...a short 2-week regimen of healing touch and guided imagery treats the most severe form of stress, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD.)  In a recent study, researchers found that by adding a short course of healing touch and guided imagery ...
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Topics Covered: Defy Cancer with Stress Reduction, Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Spirituality and Social Support

Yoga for Cancer Recovery

Sep 18, 2012 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

I'm sure you've heard that Yoga, a 5,000+ year old practice, can help in your cancer recovery.  Yoga combines exercise (postures, called asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation...a system that has been scientifically proven ...
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Topics Covered: Defy Cancer with Exercise, Defy Cancer with Stress Reduction, Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Spirituality and Social Support

Cannabis and Cancer: prescribe 5 different drugs or simply one botanical…your choice

Jan 28, 2012 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

This is a completely non-political blog entry on the science of the medical efficacy of Cannabis (marijuana) in oncology.  Cannabis is plant that is classified in the U.S. as a controlled substance with an "increased potential for abuse and no known ...
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Topics Covered: Defy Cancer with Stress Reduction, Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Supplements and Botanicals

Nature’s remedy for Mucositis: Good ol’ pure natural honey

Sep 2, 2011 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Mucositis is one of the most painful side effects of cancer treatment. It affects approximately 40% of patients who receive standard-doses of chemotherapy and 60-90% of patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation for head and neck cancers.  It can ...
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Topics Covered: Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Supplements and Botanicals

Inhaling vaporized botanicals as medicine

May 29, 2011 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

The use of plants as medicine has been and continues to be employed by cultures throughout the world in the treatment of numerous physical and psychological conditions and symptoms. It is estimated that 80% of the world's population use plants as ...
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Topics Covered: Avoid and Eliminate Toxins, Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Supplements and Botanicals

A natural botanical remedy reduces skin inflammation (dermatitis) and pain from radiation therapy: Calendula officinalis (marigold flower)

Apr 15, 2011 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Calendula officinalis is a widely available natural botanical (derived from the orange-yellow petals of the pot marigold), and has been used (mainly in Europe) since at least the 12th century in the treatment of rashes, burns and inflammation of the ...
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Topics Covered: Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Supplements and Botanicals

Cancer patients need to select an acupuncturist with experience working with cancer.

Sep 19, 2010 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Acupuncture has been shown to be an incredibly helpful therapy for patients during and after various cancer treatments (i.e. chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, etc.) Studies have demonstrated efficacy in reducing stress, ...
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Topics Covered: Manage Side Effects Without Drugs

Massage is an excellent therapy to help relieve pain, anxiety and stress for anyone with a diagnosis of cancer

Jul 14, 2010 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Numerous, high-quality studies have been published over the last decade demonstrating the effectiveness of massage in reducing pain, stress and anxiety in individuals with cancer. These studies have included patients of all ages (infants to elderly), ...
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Topics Covered: Defy Cancer with Stress Reduction, Manage Side Effects Without Drugs

Acupuncture reduces neck/shoulder pain and dry mouth after treatment for head & neck cancers

May 20, 2010 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

In a study (published in May 2010, in the Journal of Clinical Oncology) investigators from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center studied the potential benefits of acupuncture in patients with cancers of the head & neck who had undergone ...
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Topics Covered: Manage Side Effects Without Drugs

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