Japanese Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
Online ISSN : 2189-5996
Print ISSN : 0385-0307
ISSN-L : 0385-0307
What We Have Learned from Our Holistic Approach to the Cancer Patients of the Last Stage
Hajime JozukaMariko SaitoEmiko JozukaKimiko TakumiChina TokuhiroSatoshi TakeuchiOsamu Nishikaze
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2001 Volume 41 Issue 8 Pages 635-643

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For nearly 20 years, the author has conducted studies and made numerous attempts to promote spontaneous regression of cancer by a holistic approach he uses for psychoneuroimmunopathology. His treatment with his method has been done largely by repeated trial and error. Other investigators, notably O.C.Simonton and S.E.Lock, have also reported good results in this regard. In recent years, there have been tremendous improvements in pharmacology for treatment of cancer patients. However, it should be recalled that the critical factor, that is the key to the treatment, is above all the patient's "will to live." Thus, the pharmacology and psychotherapy must be well balanced to assure the success of the protocol. Immunology, research on psychoneuroimmunopathology, mental state and its treatment, along with DHEA etc., must be carefully coordinated. Terminal care today is woefully insufficient, and the present study represents an initial attempt based on the author's long experience.
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© 2001 Japanese Society of Psychosomatic Medicine
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