How to Cope With the Stress of Mesothelioma Chemotherapy
By Bello Kamorudeen
Jul 2, 2011
Chemotherapy can be a grueling experience for most mesothelioma patients, most of the anti cancer drugs have terrible side effects that you will experience during the course of the therapy. These following steps will help you cope with the stress of chemotherapy:

-Focus on the goals of your treatment in your mind. This will help you keep a positive attitude on days when the going gets rough.

-Try and eat good food, though in little and moderate quantities, your body needs all the necessary food nutrients to rebuild tissues and remain strong.

-Learn as much as you want to know about mesothelioma cancer and its treatment. This will help you to cope …show more content…
*Then breathe out, release the tension, and let your body relax completely.

*Repeat the process with another muscle or muscle group.
Another way to do this is called progressive relaxation. You work your way up your body starting with the toes of one foot. Contract then relax all the muscles of one leg. Do the same with the other leg. Work your way up your body, contracting then relaxing each of the muscle groups in your body, including those in your neck and face. Remember to hold your breath while briefly contracting your muscles and to breathe out when releasing the tension.

Rhythmic breathing:

*Get into a comfortable position and relax all your muscles.

*Close your eyes or focus on a distant object if you prefer to keep them open.

*Breathe in and out slowly and comfortably through your nose. If you like, keep the rhythm steady by saying to yourself, "In, one, two. Out, one, two."

*Feel yourself relax and go limp each time you breathe out.

*You can continue this for just a few seconds or for up to 10 minutes.

Other forms of relaxation techniques that you can use include biofeedback, distraction, mental imagery, visualization and