New research from the University College London shows that a patient’s psychological response to disease plays a key factor in their chance of survival. In fact, researchers found that those who are anxious or distressed about their cancer diagnosis are up to four times more likely to die from the disease. At the same time, having positive thoughts increases the chances that cancer patients survive their illness. See here the science behind this extraordinary interplay between body and mind.
A positive outlook can completely change the outcome of cancer
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