Cancer affects not only physical health, but also emotional, social and professional life. In the face of diagnosis, treatment, uncertainty and often many limitations, emotions become intense and often difficult to contain. One of them is anger – an emotion that is often misunderstood and even condemned. Meanwhile, anger is not a mistake or […]

The growing interest in supportive therapies in the treatment of cancer diseases means that patients and doctors are increasingly reaching for methods that alleviate the side effects of conventional treatment and improve the quality of life of the patient. One of the most commonly used forms of complementary medicine is acupuncture – a method derived from Chinese medicine, which involves inserting very thin needles into specific points on the body […]

The ever-increasing number of cancer diagnoses and emerging questions about the causes of the disease mobilize researchers and scientists to intensive searches. Because knowing the causes, understanding the disease gives a greater chance for full recovery. In the integrative approach, this search is not limited to the physical body. It also includes emotions, spirituality, relationships, and the environment, assuming that every disease has […]

The increasing number of cancer diagnoses and the accompanying questions about the causes of this disease are driving researchers and scientists to conduct intensive investigations. Understanding the underlying causes and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the disease offers a better chance of a full recovery. In an integrative approach, these investigations extend beyond the physical […]

 “Don’t give up.” “You have to be strong.” “Fight, don’t lose hope!” We hear and say these words often – out of concern, a need to support our spirits, a desire to express solidarity. But do we consider how much weight they really have? Can they help? Or maybe, on the contrary, do they add to the burden? In psycho-oncology, we increasingly pay attention to the language […]