Ovarian Cancer Treatments – Mind-Body Medicine

Mind-Body Medicine for Ovarian Cancer

At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we believe in a comprehensive, whole-patient approach to ovarian cancer treatment. Our cancer experts strive to address your needs on all levels—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Here, we believe true healing comes from treating the whole patient, not just the cancer.

Designed to complement the traditional medical therapies provided at CTCA, our Mind-Body Medicine Program can help you cope with the physical and emotional issues that may arise during ovarian cancer treatment.

This program provides ovarian cancer patients and their families with a variety of individual and group learning opportunities to learn how mental, emotional and spiritual wellness can in turn influence physical wellness and encourage the natural healing process.

Defining Psychoneuroimmunology

Mind-body medicine is based on a relatively new area of care called Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI). The “psycho" portion of the word refers to your thinking, emotions and mood states. "Neuro" refers to the neurological and neuroendocrine systems in your body. "Immunology" refers to how your cellular structures and immune system work to fight ovarian cancer.

PNI explores the influence of your mind on your body and immune system. Using a variety of techniques, mind-body medicine at CTCA helps you direct your energies towards healing and health throughout your ovarian cancer treatment and beyond

The innovative PNI program at Cancer Treatment Centers of America offers ovarian cancer patients and their families the following therapies:

• Individual, couple and family counseling
• Stress management
• Relaxation and guided imagery training
• Support groups for you and your family
• Educational resources
• Laughter/Humor therapy
• Energy therapies

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