The study included 40 patients with cancer, all of whom reported a pain score of 4 out of 10 or higher, indicating moderate to severe pain. Colorectal cancer was the most common diagnosis in the study ...

The results showed that, compared to spontaneous breathing, participants experienced less intense pain while practicing the breathing patterns that involved instructions (i.e., Techniques 2-4).

Twenty minutes of mindful breathing, which focuses a person's attention on their breath, can rapidly reduce the intensity and unpleasantness of cancer pain and relieve the associated anxiety ...

In their study of patients experiencing pain, those who inhaled the scent of rose essential oil saw a dramatic reduction in pain levels as reported on a scale of one to 10.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A meditation technique called mindful breathing can help cancer patients manage their pain and anxiety, a new study finds.