Can mindfulness help with scanxiety during cancer treatment?
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25 days agoI have colorectal cancer and am currently taking Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) and Lexapro (escitalopram) for mental health support. I recently read about how mindfulness-based techniques can help manage scanxiety and treatment-related stress alongside existing mental health care. The article mentioned specific approaches like breathing techniques during scans and body awareness practices that could complement what I'm already doing for anxiety management. I'm curious about others' experiences with mindfulness or similar approaches during cancer treatment, especially if you've also been managing anxiety or depression. • Have you tried mindfulness techniques like breathing exercises or body scans during treatment, and did they help with scanxiety or other cancer-related stress? • If you're using both mental health medications and mindfulness practices, what has your experience been like combining these approaches? Link: https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/mental-health-and-mindfulness/why-mindfulness-is-a-clinical-necessity-in-cancer-care/
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25 days agoMindfulness techniques can indeed be valuable tools for managing scanxiety and treatment-related stress, often working well alongside traditional mental health support. Many cancer patients find that breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided meditation help create a sense of calm during the uncertainty of scans and treatment periods. These practices can complement existing anxiety management strategies and may help reduce the physical tension that often accompanies medical procedures. Consider discussing mindfulness approaches with your healthcare team to see how they might fit into your overall care plan, and connecting with others here who have explored similar combinations of support methods.
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22 days agoI have been using breathing exercises for years for anxiety. They help me.
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19 days agoI have been continuing my practices, breathing exercises, bodyscans, mantra meditations and yoga through my treatments. They have helped tremendously. Keeping me grounded, confident, brave, and resilient.
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18 days agoI have been using mindfulness techniques for the past several months and they have helped tremendously. I started using them under the direction of a therapist that I see for gastric bypass surgery that I had last year (that's actually what led to my liver cancer DX).
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