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.
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.
