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Cancer is probably the worst thing anyone wants, but there are some surprising things that can help patients reduce discomfort during and after breast cancer treatment.
1. Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient method of treatment that uses thin needles to be inserted into certain areas of the body (acupressure points). Modern studies have confirmed that acupuncture has the ability to strengthen the immune system, releasing the body's natural pain reliever. Acupuncture also helps manage unwanted effects from breast cancer treatment such as nausea, vomiting, pain, fatigue, and anxiety.
But don't just focus on acupuncture and ignore modern treatments. Patients with breast cancer should consult a doctor before performing acupuncture, because not everyone is suitable for acupuncture and acupuncture itself also has certain undesirable effects.
Trắc nghiệm: Những lầm tưởng và sự thật về ung thư vú
Ung thư vú có tỷ lệ tử vong cao nhất ở nữ giới khiến họ rất lo sợ bản thân mắc phải căn bệnh này. Tuy nhiên, không ít chị em có những hiểu biết thái quá về ung thư vú. Thử sức cùng bài trắc nghiệm sau sẽ giúp bạn loại bỏ được những nghi ngờ không đúng về căn bệnh này.
Bài dịch từ: webmd.com
2. Massage
Massage therapy is available in many hospitals and medical facilities, which can help patients reduce pain. It also helps patients to relax before performing surgeries (such as tumor removal surgery, mastectomy, breast reconstruction, etc.). After surgery, special therapeutic massage called lymphatic drainage can help patients reduce swelling and pain. Consult your doctor for specific instructions.
Xoa bóp trị liệu, lưu dẫn hệ bạch huyết có thể giúp bệnh nhân giảm sưng đau
3. Yoga
Yoga is a combination of movements and breathing. Yoga helps to slow the heart rate, lower blood pressure and brain waves. Breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy who practice yoga report feeling less stressed and fatigued. Regular yoga practice also helps reduce inflammation. Before training, let the coach know your medical history to have the best training method.
4. Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese practice that combines slow, deliberate movements with breathing and meditation. Tai chi helps relax the mind, strengthen the body, and reduce inflammation in breast cancer patients. Patients who practice tai chi three times a week for one hour each report feeling that their lives and health are better than before.
5. Art therapy
You don't have to be a real artist to benefit from art therapy. Just through the movements of drawing, coloring, sculpting, crafting, the fear as well as the negative emotions that the patient does not want to confess will be released. Art therapy will help patients feel better during treatment. Patients will reduce depression, anxiety, increase optimism, confidence.6. Makeup
Undesirable effects from treatment such as hair loss make many patients feel heavy. They don't want to go out, don't want anyone to see themselves in such appearance. So put on makeup and find ways to beautify yourself. If you lose your hair, you can wear a wig. Better physical appearance helps patients feel more confident, stronger, and live better lives.
7. Horse Therapy
The horses are a natural remedy. Horses can mimic human body language, so it helps their caregivers pay more attention to emotions. Learning how to care for and ride horses helps patients gain confidence, reduce stress. While science has not yet clearly explained why the benefits of horse care bring, there is no reason to stop patients from giving it a try.
8. Music therapy
Nghe giai điệu ưa thích có thể giúp bệnh nhân vượt qua được khó khăn và tiếp thêm sức mạnh cho bệnh nhân
Listening to favorite tunes can help patients overcome difficulties and empower patients to move on. Music helps connect people physically and mentally. Breast cancer patients who received music therapy showed positive results in terms of pain relief, anxiety reduction, and improved mental status. Talk to your doctor about this treatment.
9. Write it down
Writing down thoughts, feelings about breast cancer, writing down fears and hopes can help patients feel relief from symptoms. Journaling can increase optimism as well as help patients look back on the past to have more energy to move on. Don't worry about spelling or language, patients just need to focus on feelings, thoughts and the future to look forward to.
10. Support groups
No matter how much care comes from family and friends, support groups still mean a lot to breast cancer patients. Breast cancer patients meeting with people who have been, are going through the same situation will help them feel they are not alone. The advice, sharing, experience of overcoming the treatment process, doubts, ways to reduce unwanted effects, ... all will be exchanged and discussed in an open atmosphere. , share, and will help breast cancer patients feel much more optimistic and confident.
Reference article source: webmd.com
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