Mind-Body Medicine for Multiple Myeloma
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Multiple Myeloma Treatment: Mind-Body Medicine
The Mind-Body Medicine program at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) is designed to help multiple myeloma patients and their families explore and leverage the healing power of the mind. Encompassing individual, as well as group learning opportunities, this program is a natural extension of the innovative and integrative approach to multiple myeloma treatment at CTCA.
Defining Psychoneuroimmunology
Mind-body medicine is based on a relatively new area of care called Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI). "Psycho" refers to your moods, thoughts and emotional states. "Neuro" refers to the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems in your body. "Immunology" refers to your cellular structures and immune system. PNI explores the influential relationship between your mind, body and immune system. Using a variety of techniques, mind-body medicine can help strengthen your multiple myeloma treatment by focusing your energies on healing and health.
Our innovative program offers multiple myeloma patients and their families 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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