Showing results for "Catastrophes" in Physical Illness & Disease

After being diagnosed in her early forties with metastatic melanoma - a "rapidly fatal" form of cancer - journalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock. She takes a once-in-a-lifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy, a revolutionary drug regimen that trains the body to vanquish malignant cells. Astonishingly, her cancer disappears entirely in just a few weeks. But at the same time, her best friend embarks on a cancer journey of her own - with very different results.

For those suffering chronic pain—even after years of surgery, rehabilitation and medication—only one question matters: how do I find lasting relief? Drs. Levine and Philips offer several distinct mindfulness techniques for reconnecting with the body and allowing fear, frustration, and...