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Communication Tips: Talk With Your Cancer Care Team It is important for patients to be comfortable with their healthcare team so they can be open and honest about how they are feeling throughout the treatment journey. The rapport between the patient and the care team should be focused on during each visit. Collaboration throughout the team will positively impact the patient experience and treatment outcomes. Using Reiki to Support Cancer Patients Cancer is such a powerful and frightening illness -
its effects are both physical and emotional, affecting not only the patient, but their family and friends also. Reiki, as
we know, has such an impact on a person`s sense of well-being, I have seen the devastating
physical and emotional effects of cancer, but I have also seen the power of hope, determination, positive thinking and the
strength of the Human Spirit. Patients with cancer at
various stages of the illness, from the earliest diagnosis, to the terminal stage can all benefit from the centering effect
of Reiki. Patients
with Cancer: building a supportive relationship
with Reiki It is particularly helpful to discuss with the cancer patient their feelings about lose of control over their lives.
Being passive goes against our usual Survival instinct. This can lead to an extra element of depression :negative feelings
of helplessness and hopelessness and a weakening of the belief and resolve to survive. Cancer patients being taught to
use Reiki helps address this problem. A negative state of mind inhibits and suppresses the
body's own healing responses. All Doctors would agree that treatment of cancer is enhanced by the attitude of the patient. The
use of Reiki helps a patient`s sense of self muster inner resources. .Aspects of the patient`s emotional and physical life should be discussed with the patient. Patients with a focus
on how they can have input into their cancer treatment gives an element of vitality to the prognosis that only
the patient can provide. Using Reiki for Cancer Patients Naturally a cancer patient could be given a
Reiki Treatment. I would also always offer the opportunity to give them a Reiki Attunement and teach them how to self treat.
This is wonderfully empowering for the cancer patient.
Good Quality Sleep and the Body`s Healing High-quality sleep is crucial for cancer patients, as it supports their overall well-being by aiding in the recovery process, alleviating symptoms such as fatigue, and enhancing mental and emotional resilience during the challenging journey of cancer treatment. That's why we worked with Purple.com to create their guide, Sleep Guide for Cancer Patients. The guide covers:
Mesothelioma Mesothelioma takes decades to develop after asbestos exposure. This is why thousands develop mesothelioma each year
even though the use of asbestos has been restricted since the early 1980s. A mesothelioma cancer diagnosis can be very scary, but help is available. A source of hope and empowerment to those affected by lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other asbestos related diseases. Lung Cancer Group provides educational resources, support, and information to anyone that may have questions about mesothelioma. https://www.lungcancergroup.com/mesothelioma/
What is Mesothelioma?Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs or abdomen that is caused by exposure to asbestos. In over 30% of all mesothelioma cases, asbestos exposure happened during military service. Veterans from all branches of service are at risk, with the most common being the United States Navy and the Marines. There are a variety of mesothelioma treatments available, as well as doctors in the VA system who are capable of treating it.  Reiki Supports Nurses in a Deeper Awareness Reiki training enhances this ability to "know" or "sense"
things or be more aware of subtle signs. It helps one to become more aware of the emotional or spiritual component of dis-ease
that the nurse can share with the client to gain understanding or insight.
This insight fits with the nurses’ role of helping a person to understand and learn more about their health or
illness and to provide guidance to change behaviour and increase awareness. As nurses’ roles continue to change and expand, Reiki is
there to assist in their professional development. Reiki assists nurses in caring for themselves and restores their energies so they can continue to give of themselves in their role as health
care advocates. Nurses who practice Reiki are in the unique position to combine both Reiki and their strong medical knowledge to help
clients and improve the health care system. Always a Way Emergency room nurses use Reiki to calm patients down quickly
and to be more open to treatment. They find that Reiki also calms down family members. Dr. Nancy Eos explains in her book "Reiki
and Medicine" how she uses Reiki to help her decide which person needs to be seen first (triage). Home care nurses use Reiki in physical and psychological
assessments, changing dressings, paper work, health care teaching and working with family members. Recovery room nurses report using Reiki over the incision
site of painful areas and find patients have an easier time waking up or recovering from anaesthesia and surgical trauma. Nurses in private practice tell
me how Reiki enhances their hypnotherapy skills, guided imagery exercises, their work in Labour and Delivery, and massage
sessions, etc Others
give their patients Reiki while taking their blood pressure or pulse. The patient’s often reply that they feel "something
special" or feel more relaxed. It
is amazing what just a few minutes of Reiki can do.
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