Dana-Farber Zakim Center
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The Zakim Center offers integrative therapies for cancer treatment. Here, we treat the whole person, not just the disease. @DanaFarber Appts: 617-632-3322
Boston, Massachusetts
Joined February 2022
Anxiety during treatment? there are some great ways to calm yourself . The latest SIO-ASCO guidelines outline safe, evidence-based integrative approaches that can help. Link in Bio/ https://t.co/rby38qtgXs
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Can’t make it to Boston? Join us virtually for #SIO2025! 📅 Oct 27–29 | Hosted by @DanaFarber Theme: The Future of Integrative Oncology – Bridging Cultures, Embracing Innovation, Fostering Unity 🔗 Register now: https://t.co/a0UZ4fUHjO
#IntegrativeOncology #CancerCare #Oncology
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The power of healing through art therapy. The @BostonGlobe highlights @danafarberZakim’s art therapy program, led by Megan Carleton. Read more:
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Art therapy has emerged as a tool for those seeking a new way to improve mental health and isolation.
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@DFCI_BreastOnc and @DanaFarberZakim are leading a Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial of #Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (#CIPN) Treatment.​ For more information email: cipnstudies@dfci.harvard.edu or visit our ​ Study PI: @tingbao2011 @MassGenBrigham
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Join us in person at Dana-Farber on 6/13 for a day of finding balance through wellness, education & community with others with #metastaticbreastcancer, part of the EMBRACE #MBC Virtual Forum Series. We encourage you to bring a loved one! https://t.co/8DdxGNE7fM
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Join Ting Bao, MD, MS (@tingbao2011) from the @DanaFarberZakim for an Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living webinar to learn how integrative therapies can enhance quality of life for individuals living with #MetastaticBreastCancer. Dr. Bao will provide an overview of
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This month's #OlderAdultsWithBreastCancer Lunch & Learn Series featured Anne Drogin, MDiv, MAc, LicAC, oncology acupuncturist @DanaFarberZakim, who discussed the safety and benefits of #acupuncture to help alleviate the side effects of #BreastCancer treatment. @DrRFreedman
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@DFCI_BreastOnc and @DanaFarberZakim are leading a Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial of #Yoga for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (#CIPN) Treatment. For more information email cipnstudies@dfci.harvard.edu or visit https://t.co/gTYz3xowpe Study PI: @tingbao2011
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Dr. Jennifer Ligibel, a @DanaFarber breast oncologist, who specializes in #ExerciseResearch, discusses how strength training can help prevent #lymphedema. @DanaFarberZakim #breastcancer
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Thrilled to have presented and discussed a clinical case at the 42nd Miami Breast Cancer Conference, with amazing moderator and panelists! Thanks to @PatrickBorgenMD @hoperugo @gotoPER @DFCI_BreastOnc @DanaFarberZakim
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We’re thrilled to open Workshop Submissions for the 22nd SIO International Conference, hosted by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Oct 27–29, 2025 in Boston! Deadline: Feb 16, 2025 Learn more: https://t.co/dreOXx0ZGy
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Interactive training modules on #integrativemedicine for #anxiety #depression #pain are now online, thanks to the Scheidel Foundation to support the SIO-@ASCO guidelines Learn more & get CME credits! Link in bio or https://t.co/48snCupiXE Don't forget to fill the survey!
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Dr. Ligibel summarizes the significant impact of a weight loss intervention on key metabolic biomarkers, i.e. leptin, insulin, CRP, insulin resistance (HOMA) in the phase III BWEL study (n=3,181), elegantly presented at #SABCS24 @DFCI_BreastOnc @DanaFarberZakim
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The impact of a weight loss intervention on key metabolic biomarkers in the phase III BWEL study - @CateSposetti
@SABCSSanAntonio @DFCI_BreastOnc @DanaFarberZakim
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#Cancer #SABCS24 #BCSM #MedEd #MedX #MedNews #Health #Medicine #OncoDaily #Oncology
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Caterina Sposetti: The impact of a weight loss intervention on key metabolic biomarkers in the phase III BWEL study / cancer, Caterina Sposetti, Jennifer
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Congratulations to Drs. Jennifer Ligibel and Kathryn Schmitz who received an NIH-funded U34 planning grant, for a project called DEFEND! This is a planning grant to launch a new cooperative group trial that will test the ability of exercise to prevent functional decline and
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We were so honored to have had @JunMaoMD from @MSK_Integrative present at Dana-Farber last week, on the "Growth of Evidence-informed Integrative Oncology" Thank you, Dr. Mao!
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Thank you to all who participated in this year's #JimmyFundWalk! We are especially grateful to all who've supported Team Zakim. Drs. Ligibel and @tingbao2011, our Center leadership, with the Zakim family this year đź©·
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Dr. Ligibel also discussed the eMOUVOIR and OptiTRAIN showing the value of exercise for patients with breast cancer at #ESMO2024 #LifestyleInterventions #ExerciseOncology #BreastCancer
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Dr. Jennifer Ligibel, Director of the Zakim Center, shared results from the Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) Trial at #ESMO2024 - the BWEL program significantly increased weekly exercise in women with early-stage breast cancer. Those who exercised more lost more weight.
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NEW INFOGRAPHIC! Physical Activity: Part of Your Cancer Treatment Plan. Exercise is an important part of cancer treatment from day one. Here are reasons why physical activity is so important + info on how much exercise is recommended. Learn more here:
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