Cancer

Support for Mind and Body See All  Anxiety with Cancer- Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Guided Imagery in Support for Mind and Body These skills take practice, and the more you practice them, the more helpful they are. Some people find it helpful to listen to soothing music as they practice. ...more  Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, and Imagery in Support for Mind and Body Art, dance, music—all are examples of mind-body therapy. Although these therapies do not cure cancer, they provide an outlet for emotions and can improve mental and physical well-being. ...more  Distraction as Alternative Therapy for Cancer in Support for Mind and Body Distraction does not cure cancer, but it can help push a person’s mind away from unpleasant thoughts, procedures, and pain. ...more  Yoga for Cancer in Support for Mind and Body Yoga means "union"—a union of the mind, body, and spirit—and uses slow movement, precise posture, meditation, and breathing exercises to reach a state of relaxation. ...more  Physical Exercise for Cancer in Support for Mind and Body Exercise is an effective activity for many people with cancer. Scientists are still learning about how physical activity helps cancer patients and what impact it has on the immune system. ...more  Support for Your Cancer Recovery in Support for Mind and Body To help you get back to your precancer lifestyle, ask your healthcare provider and other specialists to make a rehabilitation program for you. Its goal should be to strengthen both your body and mind. ...more  Can Optimism Make a Difference in Your Life? in Support for Mind and Body A growing number of scientific studies indicate that optimistic people tend to live longer and have better physical and mental health than pessimistic people. ...more