Why psyché plays an important role in cancer treatment
During birthdays or other significant events, we often wish for happiness, contentment, and good health.
I dare say that as we grow older, we realize that the most valuable thing in life is, in fact, the latter: health. Even though everyone wishes us good health, it happens that serious illness complicates our lives. An illness that enters our lives uninvited, no one asks for it, and can literally turn our lives upside down in an instant. One such serious illness is cancer. An illness characterized by the uncontrollable growth and spread of abnormal cells. If their growth is not stopped, it can lead to severe complications.
The importance of preventing this serious disease is constantly emphasized from all directions—from social media to doctor's waiting rooms.
One of the key aspects of prevention is self-examination and not postponing action if you detect any issues.
Common symptoms indicating something may be wrong with your body include weight loss, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, lumps, or pain.
When a person finds out they have such a serious illness, immediate treatment should be started, tailored to the individual's needs. There are many types of cancer, with the most common being skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer, each requiring a specific approach. The good news is that around 50% of patients recover from this disease.
Treatment is undoubtedly physically demanding and can cause pain, which may arise not only during treatment but also in the final stage of cancer.
As mentioned, each patient requires an individualized approach, and in addition to physical care, attention must also be paid to their mental health.
Psych-oncologists take care of this, and if the patient desires, they can also try alternative cancer treatments such as acupuncture, homeopathy, or various supplements.
In the case of cancer, we can look for causes in genetics, poor lifestyle, or psychosomatics.
When we neglect our basic needs, including sleep, we weaken our body's defense mechanisms, which then fail to function properly.
From a psychosomatic perspective, the cause of cancer could be an inability to say no, unresolved conflicts, difficulty coping with changes, various traumas, overload, family problems, and excessive self-blame and tormenting oneself with destructive thoughts about past mistakes.
Among older people, I often encounter the recurring effect that once they retire or significantly slow down their pace of life, illness arises.
All of these situations cause us stress and strain.
When we suffer from long-term stress and fail to take any “rescue” measures such as relaxation, resolving conflicts, or making changes, our brain constantly releases cortisol, which keeps the body in a state of permanent tension, leaving it unable to defend itself. This can lead to illness.
Chronic stress weakens the immune system, and if the immune system is not strong enough, cancer has a better chance of disrupting it.
“Why me? What will happen next? How will I manage? Does it even make sense to try?”
These are just some of the questions that race through a person’s mind when they receive a clear diagnosis. Our thoughts influence how we feel, and our emotions affect the functioning of our body. In other words, it is our thoughts and subsequent emotions that influence whether and how quickly our body heals. That’s why our psychology plays an important role (not only) in cancer treatment. It’s perfectly normal for a sick person to think about why this happened, to ask themselves whether they will survive and whether they will ever live normally again. It’s normal to feel despair, shock, anger, fear, stress, sadness, and apathy.
It’s important not to let negative thoughts and related emotions take control.
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It’s also worth mentioning that the closest people to the patient can experience fears, stress, nervousness, and anger. It is also beneficial for them to work on their psychology so that they can remain the best possible support.
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