Meditation and Guided Imagery for Cancer Patients
The UCSF Patient and Family Cancer Support Center offers free meditation and guided imagery classes for people with cancer and their caregivers.
In addition, UCSF's Osher Center for Integrative Health offers guided imagery and meditation audio recordings that can be streamed online for free or downloaded for a cost.
Classes are tailored to both beginners and experienced meditators, and are co-sponsored by the Patient and Family Cancer Support Center and the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health.
Potential benefits of meditation include:
- Better concentration
- Facilitating the healing process
- Greater self-awareness
- Less stress and increased relaxation
- Unlocking creativity
Location and times
Classes are currently held online.
Hours: Tuesdays, 1 - 2 p.m.
For more information, email or call the Patient and Family Cancer Support Center at (415) 885-3693.
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