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Article: Relaxation Techniques Ease Side Effects for Cancer Patients in Treatment.
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- February 26, 2002
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Byline: Center for the Advancement of Health
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (AScribe Newswire) -- Teaching cancer patients how to relax while they undergo a variety of hard-to-tolerate cancer treatments helps them cope with symptoms such as nausea and pain, according to a new analysis of 15 studies. Relaxation techniques investigated included techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation, hypnosis and mental imagery.
Relaxation techniques can also reduce tension, depression and anxiety, yet few cancer treatment programs use these techniques on a regular basis.
Relaxation techniques learned prior to undergoing cancer treatment proved more effective at ...