What Are Magical Thinking and Superstition? Magical thinking is believing that your thoughts can cause changes or events in the real world when it is impossible for them to do so. It is magical thinking when you believe that it rained on your outdoor wedding because the week before the big day you thought, “It [...]
What If I Have Swelling? Generalized swelling (swelling all over) or leg swelling can be due to • medication effect • hormonal effect • poor circulation in veins and/or lymphatic vessels • weak kidneys • heart problems • liver problems • allergic lymphedema Swelling in a small area or in one arm or leg can [...]
Does Everyone Who Received Chemotherapy Develop Late Effects? No. Just as everyone’s experience with chemotherapy is different, everyone’s experience with late effects is different. No two bodies react in exactly the same way. Moreover, two people can have a similar late effect but experience it very differently. For example, most people would tolerate a subtle [...]
What If I Feel That I Have Little Control over My Life? You lost your sense of control over your well-being when you were diagnosed with cancer. Throughout your treatment the only real control you had over your health was choosing to follow your treatment team’s schedule and demands. Now that treatment is done, you [...]
What about the Stories of People with Terminal Cancer Being Cured with a Macrobiotic or Other Unconventional Diet? Most people with terminal cancer who follow a macrobiotic (grain and vegetable) or other unconventional diet are not cured of their cancer by the diet. There are well-documented stories of people with “terminal” cancers being cured after [...]