Kidney Cancer Treatments – Mind-Body Medicine
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Mind-Body Medicine for Kidney Cancer
The Mind-Body Medicine program (Psychoneuroimmunology, or PNI) at Cancer Treatment Centers of America helps people with cancer, and members of their families, explore and experience what is unique to them at all levels of their being - body, mind and spirit. In concert with traditional medical therapies, this program offers a range of individual and group learning opportunities to bring the forces of mind and spirit to bear on healing at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.
The CTCA care team espouses the belief that treatment for cancer is multifaceted and patient-centered. This means that every attempt is made to empower you to participate fully in the care team and in treatment decisions. It means that treatment is broadly defined to include not only excellent medical care, but also attention to nutrition as well as your emotional, cognitive thoughts, spiritual and relationship issues.
Defining Psychoneuroimmunology
Mind-Body Medicine is based on a relatively new area of care called Psychoneuroimmunology . "Psycho" refers to your thinking, emotions and mood states. "Neuro" refers to the neurological and neuroendocrine systems in your body. "Immunology" refers to your cellular structures and immune system. PNI explores the influence of your mind on your body and immune system. Using a variety of techniques, Mind-Body Medicine helps you direct your energies toward healing and health.
This innovative PNI program at Cancer Treatment Centers of America offers you and your family the following:
- Stress management
- Relaxation and imagery training
- Spiritual meditation
- Support groups for you and your family
- Individual, couple and family counseling
- Psychoeducational groups
- Educational resources
- Humor therapy
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