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In the film Dr. William Redd and Dr. Thomas Burish demonstrate the active and passive relaxation procedures which have proven highly effective in significantly reducing or eliminating many behavioral disorders in patients undergoing chemotherapy. A mastectomy patient describes the devastating physiological and psychological effects of chemotherapy and the benefits she received from relaxation procedures. The parents of a 5-year-old leukemia patient talk about the trauma of putting their son Jimmy through chemotherapy after he developed a severe needle phobia. Dr. Carol Diener conducts a unique relaxation session with Jimmy in which he learns to accept his treatments.

This film is appropriate for use in professional inservice settings, in medical or nursing school classes, or in patient support groups. The tone of the film is optimistic, and it can be particularly effective for showing to patients who are unsure about using relaxation procedures during treatment.

"This film does an outstanding job of communicating what patients experience psychologically when they receive chemotherapy." - Oncology Nursing Forum

Color, 20 minutes, VHS

Price : $250.00

Awards: 1st Place, AJN Media Festival;Chris Plaque, Columbus; HM, AFVF