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Does happy life really able to make patient with stage 4 cancer lives longer after having chemotherapy?
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Maybe: A positive attitude is just as important to treatment as is the treatment in my opinion. I think the body recovers faster if hope is not lost.
Answered 4/13/2015
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Positive attitude: There is some data supporting the fact that a positive attitude and a good support system leads to better survival.
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