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Can Stress Make Prostate Cancer Worse? The Truth About Fear and Cancer
A prostate cancer diagnosis can bring uncertainty, fear, and stress, but does stress actually make cancer worse? In this episode of the Intellectual Medicine podcast, Dr. Petteruti explores the relationship between stress, mindset, and prostate cancer. He explains the difference between healthy, action-oriented stress and chronic fear, which can diminish the quality of life.Rather than focusing on eliminating stress altogether, Dr. Petteruti encourages listeners to channel anxiety into meaningful action, make informed treatment decisions, and avoid letting cancer dominate every aspect of…
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