Cancer
Care
Integrative Medicine Program
St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute Integrative Medicine Program
Integrating
means joining together. MSTI’s Integrative Medicine
Program joins standard cancer treatments with therapies that
help you physically, emotionally and spiritually. This combination
helps fight cancer and promotes healing. It provides quality
care while supporting you in your quest for health, balance
and quality of life.
Research supports what caregivers have long known. Integrative medicine can help cancer patients become and stay well.
Benefits of Integrative Medicine
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Allows you to take a more active role in treatment
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Improves your quality of life
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Can help decrease side effects
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Helps strengthen the immune system
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Reduces anxiety
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Promotes a sense of overall wellbeing
The Integrative Medicine Program is partially supported through private donations and grants. Donations can be made to the MSTI Complementary and Integrative Medicine fund in the St. Luke’s Health Foundation, 190 E. Bannock St., Boise, 83712.
St.
Luke’s MSTI Integrative Medicine Program Services
St. Luke’s MSTI offers top-notch cancer treatment and we also promote total wellness and quality of life.
Our Integrative Medicine Program is designed to improve your everyday well being by supporting your physical, spiritual and emotional health. Our experienced therapists are highly trained. They have been carefully selected for their skill and sensitivity to provide you the best of care.
Most of the therapies do not require a physician’s order. But, they should be considered a part of your treatment. Inform your doctor or nurses if you are using these therapies. Open communication ensures safety and the best possible outcomes. We encourage you to become partners in healing with your doctors and integrative medicine staff.
Many of our services are offered in a group setting at no charge. Services offered on a one-on-one basis have a fee.
Services are different at each MSTI location. To learn more about the Integrative Medicine Program, call 706-5410 or 381-2763.
Aromatherapy:
Learn to use plant-based oils for physical and emotional
health and well being.
Expressive Arts:
Join a group or schedule a private session for healing activities
such as art, music or writing.
Gentle Exercise:
Gain more energy. Improve treatment side effects with strength
training and other exercises.
Massage Therapy:
Relax and enjoy! Massage can reduce pain, muscle tension,
anxiety and stress associated with cancer and its treatment.
MSTI Melodies:
Bring your voice and spirit together with other patients,
survivors, caregivers and staff. This choral group sings
at community events and rehearses weekly in Boise.
Nutrition:
Learn about the role of nutrition in cancer treatment. Learn
how to manage treatment-related symptoms and how to safely
use vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements.
Qigong:
Experience gentle movements, controlled breathing and meditation
that helps the energy or qi (pronounced “chee”)
flow freely throughout the body.
Spirituality:
Explore spiritual ideas in a variety of ways and learn to
find the sacred in every day living. (No single belief
system is promoted; this is truly open to all.)
Stress Reduction:
Learn to relax with mind-body methods such as meditation,
guided imagery and breathing exercises.
Support Groups:
Discover support among other patients, family members and
care givers. Support groups provide a safe place to discuss
feelings, fears, thoughts and more.
Yoga:
Practice gentle movements that unite the body, mind and spirit.
Learn safe and comfortable yoga positions and breathing
practices. Relax and enhance your well being.
