Mindfulness, Tai Chi Ease Post-Cancer Treatment Woes
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that mindfulness and Tai Chi significantly reduce pain, fatigue, and sleep issues in cancer survivors. Researchers suggest these mind-body interventions offer a valuable, integrated approach to post-treatment care.
Why it matters
As cancer survival rates improve, addressing the long-term quality of life and side effects for survivors is becoming a critical component of modern healthcare.
Researchers find that mind-body interventions ease symptoms, providing meaningful benefits to patients
The Mindfulness and Tai Chi for Cancer Health (MATCH) study looked at over 500 cancer survivors with varying types and stages of cancer and found that patients experienced less pain, fatigue, and sleep problems after participating in the interventions. The study, which was published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, was a collaborative effort between researchers at the University of Calgary, University of Toronto and Mass General Brigham in Boston, Massachusetts.
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