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} .who-thrive-button { display: flex !important; width: 100% !important; padding: .85rem 1rem !important; } .who-thrive-meg-images { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; } .who-thrive-meg-images img { min-height: 0 !important; max-height: 460px !important; } } </style> <article class="who-thrive-newsletter"> <div class="who-thrive-hero"><img alt="Whole Health Oncology" class="who-thrive-hero__image" src="https://mcusercontent.com/d4a8a52332f858a71bcc56ab8/images/445732d7-0cc0-b27c-431f-60f8fdd9908e.jpeg" /> <div class="who-thrive-hero__copy"><img alt="THRIVE Wellness Program" class="who-thrive-hero__logo" src="https://mcusercontent.com/d4a8a52332f858a71bcc56ab8/images/ec9f2a20-9f0f-dbcc-a874-852afbaf0728.png" /> <h1><em>THRIVE</em> Monthly</h1> <h2><em>August 2026</em></h2> <h3>Simply Breathe</h3> </div> </div> <div class="who-thrive-welcome"> <h2><em>Welcome to August!</em></h2> <p>This month, we're celebrating an exciting milestone at Whole Health Oncology! <strong>We're proud to celebrate caring for our first 100 patients!</strong> While we're proud of that number, what means the most to us are the relationships we've built and the privilege of walking alongside each patient on their journey. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your care.</p> <p>Our August wellness focus is <strong>Simply Breathe.</strong> Throughout the month, we'll be exploring simple breathing practices that can help calm the nervous system, ease stress, and support healing. Whether you're joining us for a class, trying breathwork for the first time, or taking a few intentional breaths at home, we hope you'll discover how powerful something so simple can be.</p> <p>Inside this month's newsletter you'll find practical breathing tools, Dr. Bashir's thoughts on breathwork, this month's classes, and exciting updates from the THRIVE Wellness Program.</p> <p class="who-thrive-welcome__thanks"><em><strong>Thank you for being part of our community!</strong></em></p> </div> <div class="who-thrive-celebration"><img alt="Whole Health Oncology team celebrating 100 patients" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/d4a8a52332f858a71bcc56ab8/images/4e9685a7-910c-1c38-b2b3-ef5f9227254e.jpeg?dpr=2&rect=198,77,1206,758&w=481&h=302" /> <p class="who-thrive-caption">Celebrating caring for our first 100 patients!</p> </div> <hr class="who-thrive-divider" /> <section class="who-thrive-section"><span class="who-thrive-kicker">A Note from Dr. Bashir</span> <div class="who-thrive-grid"> <div class="who-thrive-card"><img alt="Dr. Shazia Bashir" src="https://mcusercontent.com/d4a8a52332f858a71bcc56ab8/images/bd9a6e7a-d590-ab4d-9a48-f7a3a550b79b.jpeg" /> <h3>How We Use Breathwork at Whole Health Oncology</h3> <p>At Whole Health Oncology, we incorporate guided breathwork as part of our whole-person approach to care. During in-office procedures such as biopsies, our THRIVE Program leader, Meg, offers bedside guided breathwork to help reduce pain and anxiety during the procedures.</p> <p>Patients are also taught box breathing during their initial consultation, giving them a practical tool to manage stress and promote calm before surgery and throughout their treatment journey. We also offer one-on-one and group classes featuring breathwork alone or paired with restorative yoga.</p> <p>The breath is very powerful. With slow, intentional breathing, you can connect your mind to your body, relax tense muscles, quiet the nervous system, and achieve a state of calm, even during moments of stress or discomfort.</p> </div> <div class="who-thrive-card"><img alt="Breathwork space at Whole Health Oncology" src="https://mcusercontent.com/d4a8a52332f858a71bcc56ab8/images/374944f0-364e-8ccb-9bed-2a5305ce863a.jpeg" /> <h3>The Power of Breathwork in Cancer Care</h3> <p>Your breath is one of the few functions of the body you can consciously control, and in doing so, you can influence your body's stress response.</p> <p>Breathwork refers to intentional breathing practices, such as diaphragmatic breathing, pranayama (yogic breathing), and pursed-lip breathing, that use controlled patterns of inhalation and exhalation to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and support physical recovery.</p> <p>Pranayama is a Sanskrit term in which <em>prana</em> means “life force” or “vital energy” and <em>ayama</em> means “to extend,” “expand,” or “regulate.” Together, the term describes the practice of consciously regulating the breath to cultivate and direct the body's vital energy. In many traditions, the breath is viewed as the bridge between the mind and body, making it a powerful tool for promoting calm, focus, and healing.</p> </div> </div> <div class="who-thrive-evidence"> <h3>What Does the Evidence Say?*</h3> <p>A growing body of research supports breathwork as a beneficial complement to cancer treatment:</p> <div class="who-thrive-evidence__item"><strong><em>Before and after surgery:</em></strong> A meta-analysis of lung cancer patients found that preoperative breathing exercises reduced hospital stays by over 3 days, cut pneumonia rates by 63%, and improved lung function after surgery.</div> <div class="who-thrive-evidence__item"><strong><em>During chemotherapy:</em></strong> A randomized controlled trial showed that breast cancer patients practicing pranayama twice daily experienced significantly less fatigue, pain, anxiety, and sleep disturbance compared to those receiving usual care alone.</div> <div class="who-thrive-evidence__item"><strong><em>Stress and emotional well-being:</em></strong> Breathwork sessions have been shown to lower cortisol (the stress hormone) and improve emotional function and self-regulation in cancer patients.</div> <div class="who-thrive-evidence__item"><strong><em>Symptom relief:</em></strong> Breathing techniques can reduce dyspnea, fatigue, and overall symptom burden across multiple cancer types.</div> <div class="who-thrive-evidence__item"><strong><em>Gynecologic and breast cancer survivors:</em></strong> A contemplative self-healing program including deep breathing, visualization, and meditation showed a clinically meaningful 6.4-point improvement on a validated quality-of-life scale, with significant gains in emotional and functional well-being and reduced cortisol levels.</div> <div class="who-thrive-bottom-line"> <h4>The Bottom Line</h4> <p>Breathwork is safe, simple, and free. Even 10–15 minutes a day can meaningfully improve quality of life during and after cancer treatment. Ask your Whole Health Oncology care team how to get started.</p> <p class="who-thrive-signoff">In Service,<br /> Dr. Shazia Bashir</p> </div> </div> </section> <hr class="who-thrive-divider" /> <section class="who-thrive-section"> <h2 class="who-thrive-section__title">THRIVE Monthly Focus</h2> <div class="who-thrive-grid"> <div class="who-thrive-card"> <h3>Simply Breathe</h3> <p>Have you ever noticed that when you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious, your breathing changes too? The good news is that your breath can also become one of the simplest ways to help your body slow down, relax, and reset.</p> <p>Throughout August, we'll be exploring gentle breathing practices together across all of our THRIVE classes. Whether you join us for Chair Yoga, Tea & Exhale, Sound Healing & Meditation, or our monthly Wellness Workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn easy techniques that you can use anytime before an appointment, at home, or whenever you need a quiet moment.</p> <p>Whether you've never tried breathwork before or you've practiced for years, you'll find a welcoming place to learn, relax, and explore with us.</p> <img alt="Simply Breathe wellness image" src="https://mcusercontent.com/d4a8a52332f858a71bcc56ab8/images/f5d31291-4d7b-9e67-ad06-aa4da0cae862.jpg" /></div> <div class="who-thrive-card who-thrive-card--lilac"><img alt="Box breathing instructions" src="https://mcusercontent.com/d4a8a52332f858a71bcc56ab8/images/f5239ffa-5c64-12ba-12d6-5701eca3df48.jpeg" /> <h3>Try Box Breathing</h3> <p>Looking for a simple way to feel more grounded during a stressful day? Try <strong>Box Breathing</strong>, a calming technique you can use almost anywhere.</p> <div class="who-thrive-breath-list">✨ Inhale for 4 counts<br /> ✨ Hold for 4 counts<br /> ✨ Exhale for 4 counts<br /> ✨ Hold for 4 counts</div> <p>Repeat 3–5 times, moving at a pace that feels comfortable for you.</p> <p><strong>We'll be practicing Box Breathing together in our August classes, so come give it a try!</strong></p> </div> </div> </section> <hr class="who-thrive-divider" /> <section class="who-thrive-section"> <h2 class="who-thrive-section__title">THRIVE August Class Schedule</h2> <div class="who-thrive-schedule"><img alt="THRIVE August class schedule" src="https://mcusercontent.com/d4a8a52332f858a71bcc56ab8/images/d100e1ec-9e60-62c1-cbcc-c35bb945906c.png" /> <a class="who-thrive-button" href="https://calendar.app.google/xYGCp1Vbes1TtSpi7" target="_blank"><span class="link-content" style="display: inherit;">Not sure where to begin? Schedule a Discovery Call with Meg.</span><span class="sr-only">(opens in a new tab)</span></a></div> </section> <hr class="who-thrive-divider" /> <section class="who-thrive-section"> <h2 class="who-thrive-section__title">A Moment with Meg</h2> <div class="who-thrive-grid"> <div class="who-thrive-card"> <div class="who-thrive-meg-images"><img alt="Meg, THRIVE Program Director" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/d4a8a52332f858a71bcc56ab8/images/6f8af4be-ff03-0db2-ffb6-225a371cb165.jpeg?dpr=2&rect=0,689,2012,2616&w=260&h=338" /> <img alt="Sound healing bowls" src="https://mcusercontent.com/d4a8a52332f858a71bcc56ab8/images/7bb28976-89cc-95bc-0221-76d1de19a34c.jpg" /></div> <h3>Hi! I'm Meg.</h3> </div> <div class="who-thrive-card who-thrive-card--lilac"> <p>When I joined Whole Health Oncology, I was excited to help build the THRIVE Program and create new ways to support our patients throughout their care. Getting to know so many of you has already been one of the most rewarding parts of my role, and I feel incredibly grateful to be part of your journey.</p> <p>Whether you're joining us for a class, scheduling a Discovery Call, or simply stopping by to say hello, I hope you'll introduce yourself. I'd love the opportunity to get to know you, answer your questions, and help you find the classes, resources, and support that feel right for you.</p> <p>I hope to see you soon!</p> <p class="who-thrive-signoff">With Gratitude,<br /> Meg<br /> THRIVE Program Director</p> </div> </div> </section> <hr class="who-thrive-divider" /> <section class="who-thrive-section"> <h2 class="who-thrive-section__title">On the Horizon</h2> <div class="who-thrive-grid"> <div class="who-thrive-card who-thrive-card--lilac"> <h3><em>Coming Soon:</em></h3> <ul> <li>A brand-new website with THRIVE resources</li> <li>Online registration for classes and workshops</li> <li>A growing library of at-home videos, including breathing exercises, gentle movement, meditation, and more</li> <li>Expanded offerings designed to support you before, during, and after treatment</li> </ul> </div> <div class="who-thrive-card"><img alt="Peaceful wellness space" src="https://mcusercontent.com/d4a8a52332f858a71bcc56ab8/images/f0be6158-bdac-aad8-25bd-e4ba777d103c.jpg" /></div> </div> </section> <h2 class="who-thrive-footer-title">More than Surviving… Thriving!</h2> <div class="who-thrive-socials"><a aria-label="Facebook" href="https://facebook.com/" target="_blank"><span class="link-content" style="display: inherit;"><img alt="Facebook" src="https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v3/block-icons-v3/facebook-filled-dark-40.png" /></span><span class="sr-only">(opens in a new tab)</span></a> <a aria-label="Instagram" href="https://instagram.com/" target="_blank"><span class="link-content" style="display: inherit;"><img alt="Instagram" src="https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v3/block-icons-v3/instagram-filled-dark-40.png" /></span><span class="sr-only">(opens in a new tab)</span></a> <a aria-label="X" href="https://x.com/" target="_blank"><span class="link-content" style="display: inherit;"><img alt="X" src="https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v3/block-icons-v3/twitter-filled-dark-40.png" /></span><span class="sr-only">(opens in a new tab)</span></a></div> </article> |