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Q: Brain tumor and tension

asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 3rd, 2009

Is it possible that brain tumor condition worsens if that person takes tension regarding his personal life or relationships? Is there any connection between brain tumor treatment and social tensions?

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Dr. Robert Wascher , MD

replied on September 4th, 2009

Brain Cancer Answer A7205

The link between stress and cancer development (or cancer recurrence) continues to be debated, as there is clinical data both supporting and not supporting such a link. However, we do know that the immune system is very important in preventing both cancer development and cancer recurrence, and severe stress is known to suppress the immune system.

I will be covering this topic in more detail in my next book ("A Cancer Prevention Guide for the Human Race"), which should be available in early 2010.

Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

http://doctorwascher.com

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