Mind-Body Medicine for Laryngeal Cancer

Laryngeal Cancer Treatment: Mind-Body Medicine

Mind-body medicine (Psychoneuroimmunology, or PNI) is one of the supportive/complementary therapies available to laryngeal cancer patients at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). Our mind-body medicine program is designed to help patients explore the healing relationship between the mind and the body. Our whole-patient approach to laryngeal cancer treatment means that we work to optimize wellness and facilitate healing at all levels of your being—physically, as well as emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

Our mind-body medicine program offers a wide variety of learning opportunities for laryngeal cancer patients and their families. At CTCA, we believe that physical wellness often goes hand-in-hand with emotional, mental and spiritual wellness. By helping to reduce such side effects as fear, stress, anxiety, fatigue and insomnia, our mind-body medicine program can improve your quality of life during laryngeal cancer treatment.

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 your body's nervous system. "Immunology" refers to your cellular structures and immune system. PNI explores how your mind can positively influence your body and immune system, and enhance your overall laryngeal cancer treatment. Using a variety of techniques, mind-body medicine helps you direct your energies toward healing and better health.

The innovative PNI program for laryngeal cancer treatment at CTCA 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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