Meditating during a breast biopsy can reduce pain, anxiety and fatigue, say researchers. The researchers, from the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, NC, publish their findings in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Undergoing a breast biopsy is not pleasant, to say the least. It involves removing breast tissue to examine it for signs of breast cancers, and women undergoing this procedure often experience pain during and afterward. “Patients who experience pain and…
Meditation shown to reduce pain during breast cancer biopsy
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