Oscar Carl Simonton (b.1942) is an American oncologist and author renowned for his pioneering work in integrating mind-body techniques into cancer treatment.
Born in Los Angeles, California, Simonton graduated from medical school in the early 1960s and embarked on a career in oncology. He became a respected physician and researcher, known for his compassionate approach to patient care. His work emphasized the importance of addressing not only the physical but also the psychological and emotional aspects of cancer treatment.
His groundbreaking research was encapsulated in Getting Well Again (1978,) co-authored with his wife, Stephanie Matthews Simonton. The book details the innovative methods he used to help cancer patients harness the power of their minds to support recovery. It highlights the therapeutic potential of visualization, meditation, and other mind-body practices, challenging the traditional, purely medical approach to treatment. His work gained widespread recognition, inspiring patients and medical professionals alike to embrace holistic healing practices.
Simonton also co-authored The Healing Journey (1980,) which expands on his approach and offers guidance to both patients and health practitioners. His work laid the groundwork for a broader acceptance of complementary and integrative medicine.
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When you’re depressed, the whole body is depressed, and it translates to the cellular level. The first objective is to get your energy up, and you can do it through play. It’s one of the most powerful ways of breaking up hopelessness and bringing energy into the situation.
—O. Carl Simonton
Topics: Hope
Goals are simply tools to focus your energy in positive directions, these can be changed as your priorities change, new one added, and others dropped.
—O. Carl Simonton
Topics: Goals, Goal
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