Most individuals have shivers running down their spines when they are diagnosed with any kind of cancer. There is no denying to the fact that this news is unpleasant on any ears. The thought of resorting to methods like chemotherapy and radiology is equally unpleasant. Although they are clinically proven therapies, they can potentially shorten your chances of long living. As yet, there is no foolproof treatment which can guarantee cure against this ailment. However, there are many alternative cancer treatments widely available in the market, which individuals diagnosed with cancer can consider for themselves.
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Health professionals and psychologists alike are more and more beginning to understand the powerful link between the mind and body, and how our thoughts can directly effect our health. This has given rise to a whole new model of patient-doctor interactions and even the development of a new school of ‘health psychology’. But can our thoughts really our bodies to the point where we can use them to aid in recovery from illnesses like cancer, and is it moral or responsible to suggest that practices such as ‘cancer affirmations’ can be so powerful? Or are their effects decidedly more subtle though still valid?
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Cancer is a deadly disease characterized by uncontrolled cell proliferation that may restrict or spread to other surrounding tissues and organs. It accounts to about 13% of human deaths every year. Following is a discussion on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments that are available for cancer and precautions to be taken to prevent the onset of the disease.
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Dear Auntie Mae,
My mom was recently diagnosed with cancer and began her treatment. When it was found, the doctor said she was stage 4 and only had 6 months to live. How can the doctor tell me my mom is going to die in 6 months? Isn’t this counterproductive to the whole recovery and treatment process that would help cure her? Please help me understand this.
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