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Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer who stayed physically active had fewer problems with memory and thinking.
Cannabis — also referred to as marijuana — is a psychoactive drug that many people use for recreational purposes and its purported medicinal benefits. But what does recent research say about it? Do the risks trump the benefits?
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Two studies used psilocybin to see if the drug could reduce depression and anxiety in cancer patients. The results were striking.
In November 2019, the American College of Sports Medicine updated its guidelines on exercise for cancer prevention, as well as guidelines on exercise to ease a number of treatment side effects, including fatigue, depression, physical functioning, and quality of life.
Happiness has little to do with it. Research suggests meaning in your life is important for well-being.
A single dose of psilocybin, a compound found in “magic mushrooms,” provides long-term relief of anxiety and depression in cancer patients, a new study finds.
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I was lucky that my type of cancer responds well to hormone therapy, with no chemotherapy or radiation. Despite my excellent prognosis and low chance of recurrence, my breast cancer almost killed me.
Persistent depression can significantly shorten lung cancer survival—even if patients receive the latest cancer treatments, new research shows.
The diagnosis of cancer creates a flood of negative emotions for patients on the receiving end. Cancer patients are especially prone to depression because of cancer’s symptoms and treatments.1 Depressive symptoms stemming from a cancer diagnosis are treatable when discovered.
This is written for the person with advanced cancer, but it can be helpful to the people who care for, love, and support this person, too.
The information offered here is not a substitute for professional advice. Please proceed with care and caution.
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