The Truth About Positive Thinking and Cancer Survival

Cancer patients who stay positive throughout their treatment journey may have higher chances of survival, research suggests. When patients leverage the “power of positive thinking,” they may be less anxious and depressed – feelings and emotions stemming from stress.

According to an article published on the National Cancer Institute’s website, stress hormones may change the behavior of certain white blood cells called neutrophils, potentially causing dormant cancer cells to awaken among people in remission. Some studies have also linked stress to cancer progression. Moreover, a group of researchers shared that mindfulness-based interventions may minimize inflammation and stress in …read more