Oncology and Psychosomatics

It's no secret that emotions and stress and bad impact on the bodily health. Sometimes emotional pain is so strong that leads to cancer .
Many people mistakenly believe that the cancer - is a relatively new disease , and old people do not hurt them . In fact it is not. Modern molecular biology techniques that have been used to analyze the remains of ancient people and their predecessors, have enabled scientists to establish the fact that neoplastic diseases were among primitive people.
The mechanism of tumor scientists almost unknown. If you do not go into the details , the overall picture of the process is such that a normal ( healthy cell ) for one reason or another begins to multiply infinitely . That is, in the cell death program shuts down ( which is inherent in all healthy cells ) . Becoming " immortal " cell begins to continuously replicate , to reproduce itself . So there is a tumor that grows over time and metastasizes . It is worth noting that in healthy humans daily formed hundreds of millions of cells , however, our immune system is constantly followed by " watching " just neutralizes them . If the immune system fails, then starts the process of cancer development .

Psychological component of disease
If the mechanism of the development of illness today is more or less clear , the information about the possible causes of cancer is still shrouded in many mysteries and contradictions. For some forms of cancer (eg, cervical cancer) a clear link with viral infections . As for other types of tumors , it is believed that the reason for their occurrence is heredity, and poor environmental conditions and food , which may contain carcinogens - substances that can cause cancer. In addition, doctors noticed by a close relationship between the occurrence of cancer and various mental disorders and emotional experiences .
When you do not need anyone
Many therapists say that all sorts of diseases ( including cancer) originate from the time when a person feels the futility of his life, his " uselessness ." By the way , the elderly, which feel their importance in the family or in society live much longer than their peers.
The man who feels his unfitness , often sad and thinks about death. Nothing and no one in this world who have made ​​it clear to him : " Do not go, I need you ."
Depressed mood , stress lead to significant changes in the immune system. Weakened immune system copes poorly with the elimination of cancer cells and eventually develop the disease .
In such situations, it is important to note close . Do not remain indifferent to the sad person close to you . It is best to consult a qualified psychologist or therapist for advice. Often in such situations without any professional assistance can not do, and the sooner it happens - the better.
It should be noted that the state of despair when the person ceases to feel the need for it is not the domain of the elderly, but also middle-aged and very young . Those or other life circumstances can drive a person to a standstill , causing dropped his hands , and the continued existence seems pointless .

    Tumor markers may be normal even in the presence of cancer .

Other psychological causes of illness
Cause the development of cancer process can be strong bereavement . And not necessarily the person. You can lose a serious post at work, home or things that took a serious place in your life.
Perennial medical supervision of a physician to allocate specific psychological profiles of people with cancer . These include:

•     loss of contact with parents, lack of confidence, or the opposite - too close relationship ;
•     bereavement ( an important emotional connection );
•     feelings of helplessness and refusal to overcome difficulties in life ;
•     state of despair , when a person sees no way out of this situation ;
•     nursed a grudge ;
•     pessimism .

In other words , all of our experiences , fears, unresolved difficulties cargo information remain with us as a " bad " memories, dreams , depression, and then all this is reflected in the bodily health. It is very important not to get lost , and not allow trauma escalate into physical .