Stress and cancer are multifactorial diseases. During stress, many hormones are secreted from the peripheral and central nervous systems. Stimulating hormones secreted from the brain cause the secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex and adrenaline from the adrenal medulla. Cortisol and adrenaline are also known as stress hormones. While the body is defended by these hormones during the stress period, if it cannot cope with the stress during this defense period, the body enters a period of exhaustion. Medical Oncology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Nilüfer Avcı gave information about the subject.
Harmful behaviors (smoking, alcohol, change in diet, etc.) preferred to combat stress contribute to the disease process.
Cancer and work. Although a clear relationship between stress and stress has not been demonstrated, it is thought that there may be a strong relationship between the negative effects of stress and the spread of cancer.
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It increases the spread (migration, invasion) of cancer cells by changing DNA repair in cancer cells
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Increases the vascular structure (angiogenesis) that will provide nutrition to cancer cells
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It reduces the defense cells (NK and T cells) in the body in the immune system
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It has even been shown that psychotherapy during cancer treatment improves depression and pain.
Among the solution methods for managing stress:
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To eliminate the cause of stress,
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To spare time for oneself apart from work, lessons and obligations
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According to one's own age and performance doing sports for
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Walking in relaxing and peaceful environments (green areas, seaside, parks)
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Doing yoga
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Reading books
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Dealing with painting or handicrafts
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Going on trips join
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Getting away from negative thoughts
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Joining social groups
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Correct nutrition
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Quality sleep
As a result, it is not right to be in life and expect stress to never occur. However, it is always possible to minimize these negative effects on our health by taking the right steps.
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