Here We Grow

Mindfulness through Cancer and Beyond

• According to the American Cancer Society, the number of female cancer survivors in the United States is 8,156,120. Of this, 3,560,570 are breast cancer survivors. In addition, ACS estimates that there will be 852,630 new cancer cases in 2017. • In the United States, approximately 38 percent of adults (about 4 in 10) and approximately 12 percent of children (about 1 in 9) are using some form of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Mindfulness and Meditation is third as the most commonly used therapy. (NCCIM) • According to the 2012 Nation Health interview survey conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine, covering over 43, 000 families, 8% (close to 18 million) of Americans practiced some form of mindfulness and meditation on a regular basis. • A 2007 census report of adults seeking complementary or alternative medicines indicated that 20 million used meditation for health purposes. • According to a report by the CDC, Meditation was used by 7.6% of adults in 2002, 9.4% in 2007, and 8.0% in 2012, keeping it among the top five most commonly used approaches for each time point. • Estimated to be a $1.1 billion industry in the U.S. by market research firm IBISWorld, private or group meditation and mindfulness training makes up 7.4 percent of the $15.1 billion alternative care market in the US. AUDIENCE: • Female cancer patients and survivors • Family and friends of people going through cancer • Medical professionals and alternative health care practitioners • Spiritually curious women and men going through unpredictable life circumstances and looking to approach them through a mindful and spiritual lens • Anyone going through cancer who is interested in alternative medicine