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- • As in any cancer, psychological support is essential to a good outcome. An upbeat attitude is an important
- element. Support groups emphasizing psychological adjustment and channeling of mental strength into
- overcoming the tumor , often with visualization techniques, are increasing in popularity and perform a
- valuable function. See the list of support groups in the "Directory" at the back of the book. While no one
- can yet explain it, there is little doubt that people who believe they will do well in fact do better than those
- who give up hope when they learn they have cancer. Mental attitude alone cannot do everything, but
- without a positive outlook even an objective remission of disease cannot make a patient truly better.
