International Nurses Association

There have been numerous studies conducted to determine just how much of an influence positive thinking plays in the patient’s recovery. In the studies, positive thinking showed a general correlation between a patient’s ability to heal, and a slow recovery. Cancer and positive thinking Patients hospitalized with cancer have been encouraged to try and keep a positive attitude as much as possible. At times, it may be difficult to stay positive as they undergo rigorous treatments and feel very defeated. Of course, it’s not easy to keep a smile on your face when you’re sick from treatments, and it’s very challenging to spend time with people that have no idea or can’t understand what you’re going through. As difficult as it may be studies have shown that people that focus on the positive things have an easier time with their treatment plans, and are able to endure the side effects better than those without a positive attitude. There may be challenges and difficulties with patients