{"id":2567,"date":"2016-12-13T03:00:53","date_gmt":"2016-12-13T08:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/issels.com\/blog\/?p=2567"},"modified":"2016-12-09T12:17:47","modified_gmt":"2016-12-09T17:17:47","slug":"how-to-lower-your-stress-level-during-cancer-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/issels.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/13\/how-to-lower-your-stress-level-during-cancer-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Lower Your Stress Level during Cancer Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Psychological stress<\/a> is a normal part of life, and moderate amounts can even help you perform better by improving focus and motivation. But stress can reach unmanageable levels when a person feels a lack of control over their life. How does extended stress affect cancer patients<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Physical Effects of Stress<\/strong><\/p>\n

At present, a direct link between stress and the development of cancer is weak at best. However, it can be an indirect cause due to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as smoking or drinking<\/a> that carry an increased risk of cancer.<\/p>\n

More significantly, chronic stress can weaken the immune system, thereby giving cancer a greater chance to gain a foothold. Studies on mice carrying human tumors have shown that the cancer was more likely to grow and metastasize when the mice were subjected to stressful conditions.<\/p>\n

Stress Relief Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stress-related depression and anxiety can seriously affect a cancer patient’s quality of life<\/a> and even cause them to forgo treatment. Having a strong support system is an effective means of combating harmful stress.<\/p>\n

Other techniques to release stress include:<\/strong><\/p>\n