The Mindful Path
A free mindfulness program for anyone affected by cancer
The Mindful Path
A free mindfulness program for anyone affected by cancer
The Mindful Path is a free, six-week mindfulness program created for people navigating cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
Developed from Dr. Punam Rana’s work as a medical oncologist and mindfulness teacher, the program combines short teachings, guided meditations, reflection guides and practical tools to support fear, uncertainty, sleep, stress and emotional well-being.
No previous meditation experience is needed.
Where medicine meets everyday life
As a medical oncologist, epidemiologist and certified meditation teacher, my work explores the intersection of medicine, mindfulness and the way we live—from cancer care and stress physiology to lifestyle medicine, motherhood and the daily habits that shape our health.
I bring together clinical medicine, research and mindfulness to make these ideas practical, accessible and human.
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Explore my work across medicine, mindfulness, motherhood and cancer care.
Latest Writing
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MINDFULNESSCan Gratitude Improve Your Health? What the Science Says
Can Gratitude Improve Your Health? What the Science Says By Dr. Punam Rana MD MSc • Medical Oncologist & Mindfulness Educator As a medical oncologist, I am often asked whether the way we think and feel can influence our physical health. Gratitude is one area where researchers have begun investigating this relationship, with some intriguing…
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MINDFULNESSWhy Clutter Feels Heavy
Why Clutter Feels Heavy What our surroundings may be asking of our attention By Dr. Punam Rana MD MSc • Medical Oncologist & Mindfulness Educator Most of us know the feeling of opening a packed closet and feeling a little tired before we’ve even chosen what to wear. Or walking into a room filled with…
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MINDFULNESSThe Health Benefits of Compassion: What the Science Says
The Health Benefits of Compassion: What the Science Says By Dr. Punam Rana MD MSc • Medical Oncologist & Mindfulness Educator In my work as a medical oncologist, I spend a great deal of time with people facing fear, uncertainty, and loss. Over the years, I’ve noticed something that research is increasingly confirming: compassion doesn’t…
Speaking
Evidence-based talks on mindfulness, stress, cancer care and the ways our daily lives shape our health.
Keynotes, educational talks and guided mindfulness experiences for healthcare, workplaces and communities.
Follow along for conversations about medicine, mindfulness, motherhood and everyday health. @DRPUNAMRANA
The Lemon Tree
Essays and reflections on medicine, mindfulness, motherhood and everyday life.