Download over cancer

MIND-BODY
Our Mission
It is an accepted
scientific fact.
The mind can affect the body.
Mind
over cancer
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America,
we empower patients to become
Cancer Fighters, rather than cancer victims.
We actively involve you and your family in
a treatment plan that integrates medical,
nutritional, psychological, and spiritual
therapies. And we do it all in a unique,
caring environment.
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What’s more, it can be
put to use in the battle
against cancer.
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What is Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)
and the Mind-Body Medicine program?
PNI is a relatively new science that focuses on the link
between the mind, the immune system, and their ability
to aid the body in healing. Using modern, research-based
methods, PNI harnesses the power of the mind for multiple
benefits including pain alleviation, the reduction of side
effects and the strengthening of your immune system.
Integral to the Mind-Body Medicine program is a full range
of counseling and support services designed to treat you
and your family’s emotional needs. CTCA’s Mind-Body
Medicine program is an exciting example of our unique,
whole-person approach to cancer care.
Discover
the power of your mind
To find out more about
Mind-Body Medicine,
contact us today at
1-800-615-3055 or visit
www.cancercenter.com
The PNI program can help you utilize your body's natural
healing abilities to deal with the physical and emotional
aspects of cancer. The primary tools of PNI are relaxation
and mental imaging techniques, stress management and
emotional support. These tools are designed to bring about
many different benefits, including the strengthening of
your immune system and the reduction of pain, nausea,
discomfort, stress and other side effects that can result
from treatment. The Mind-Body Medicine program has been
built to help you and your family respond to cancer in the
most effective and self-nurturing way possible. Your PNI
therapist, as part of your CTCA medical team, will work with
you and your doctor to determine best treatments for you.
Mind-Body Medicine services at CTCA
We believe in engaging every resource available in your
fight against cancer, and your mind is one of the most
powerful allies you have. At CTCA, we make sure you
have the opportunity to meet with your own Mind-Body
Medicine therapist every time you visit. In addition to PNI,
we also provide a full range of counseling, training and
educational services:
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Individual, couples and family counseling
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Support groups for patients and families
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Stress management
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Relaxation and imagery training
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Psychoeducational groups
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Educational resources
Your Mind-Body Medicine team
The Mind-Body Medicine program was founded in 1988 as
a response to the growing evidence of the power of the mind
in healing. As an essential part of your Cancer Treatment
Centers of America treatment team, program director
Elizabeth T. Crane and her staff bring years of training
and knowledge to your treatment.
Our philosophy
The goal of the PNI department is to empower you so that
you are able to regain a sense of control, a sense of hope,
and a sense of effectiveness in the midst of living with
cancer. This idea is at the center of everything we do in the
Mind-Body Medicine program. We offer you the resources
and support for better coping with your feelings and
alleviating physical symptoms. And most importantly, we
offer you respect. We’ll never try to force you to believe,
or behave, according to any set formula.
An integrated approach to care
When you choose Cancer Treatment Centers of America,
we assemble a dedicated team of experts who provide
comprehensive, personalized treatment. Your Mind-Body
Medicine therapist is but one integral member in a team
dedicated to fighting your cancer on
many fronts—medical, nutritional,
physical, psychological and
spiritual, treating all of you—
not just your cancer.
This full-fledged support
gives you the best
chance for victory.