Stress & Cancer with Dr. Amy Comander

On this episode we have a very special guest, my friend, Dr. Amy Comander who is:*Board certified in Hematology, Medical Oncology & Lifestyle Medicine*Breast oncologist at the Massachusetts  General Hospital Cancer Center*Director of Breast Oncology and Cancer Survivorship at the Mass General Cancer Center at Waltham & Newton Wellesley Hospital*Co-Medical Director of the Mass General Cancer Center in Waltham*Instructor at Harvard University Medical SchoolOn this episode, Dr. Comander discusses her insight and expertise on the relationship between stress and cancer:Stress does not directly cause cancer but leads to many harmful behaviors that increase the risk of cancer such as smoking, overeating, drinking alcohol and decreases the function of your immune system's ability to fight off cancer Her whole person approach includes an 8 week stress management and resiliency program for her patients including yoga and meditation are great tools to manage stress Lifestyle Medicine principles optimize the health, well-being and outcome from cancer and help reduce the risk of cancer as well -- top modifiable risk factors include smoking and obesity Alcohol is a risk factor for breast cancer-limit to 1 alcoholic drink/day  Developing a program called Paving the Path to WellnessEarn CME: Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/3pGu8nInfo for Dr. Comander:Her Book: PAVING the Path to WellnessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramycomander/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAmyComanderBook mentioned: Yoga for Cancer---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Info for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Register for Rx Inner Peace: A Physician's Guide for Self-Care (25 CME):https://mahec.net/event/65278For more info and to sign up for free self-care tips and videos, check out StressFreeMD:https://www.stressfreemd.net/Physicians schedule your FREE 30 minute Stress Relief Strategy Call:https://go.oncehub.com/StressReliefStrategyCallPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephysiciansselfcarecommunityFollow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stressfreemd/Connect with me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robyntigermd/Follow me on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/robyntigermdSelf-Care Shop--accredited programs for healthcare and open to everyonehttps://www.stressfreemd.net/selfcareshopPrivate 1:1 Coachinghttps://www.stressfreemd.net/coachingContactinfo@stressfreemd. netPodcast website:https://www.podpage.com/the-stressfreemd-podcast/