Mind-Body Oncology Also known as Psycho-Oncology or Psychosocial Oncology is a field pioneered by Dr. O. Carl Simonton in 1971 of providing emotional, interpersonal, as well as spirutual (or existential) support to cancer patients and their families. Currently there is large body of evidence that such support improves quality of life, reduces stress associated with the diagnosis and treatment and promotes healing. Doctor Aleksandra Wirga is an expert in this field and has worked with Dr. Simonton's program since 1990. SimontonCenter.com - Simonton Cancer Center which continues the legacy of O. Carl Simonton, M.D., radiation oncologist and the pioneer of psychosocial oncology, who devoted his life to helping cancer patients and their families by teaching them how to resolve emotional, physical, and spiritual/existential suffering.
Beat-the-Odds.org - A comprehensive outpatient Simonton Program addressing emotional, interpersonal and spiritual or deeply philosophical/existential needs of patients with cancer and their families.
Dr. O. Carl Simonton Memorial Fund at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Foundation - support development and implementation of Dr. Simonton's approach at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center - Donate Now! |
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Doctor O. Carl Simonton was the first one to publish his preliminary research indicating that emotional support and counseling for cancer patients not only improves quality of life but also improves survival. Since then there were four randomized clinical trials published confirming his observations. The most recent one was published by Dr. Barbara Andersen from Ohio State University - please see the video of her explaing the results. |
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