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Breast cancer prevention continued
Scientific studies have investigated whether stress actually causes breast cancer, but the results are inconclusive. However, Dr. Gaynor pointed out that stress suppresses the immune system and noted that for his patients, stress reduction is crucial in recovery. “I use breathing techniques from yoga, music, voice, and chanting to bring people to deep states of inner peace and relaxation” and help them release fear, anxiety, and other negative emotions.
Drs. Gaynor and Lu emphasized that women can learn to take charge of their own healing, and that they don’t have to choose between conventional and alternative medicine: these modalities can be used together. As Dr. Gaynor put it, “I can integrate Dr. Lu’s comments about liver function with my own insights” as a Western oncologist.
