Remission Of Massive Metastastis From Undifferentiated Carcinoma Of The Lung Associated With Intensive Meditation
Meares A. (1980). Remission of massive metastastis from undifferentiated carcinoma of the lung associated with intensive meditation. The Journal of the American Society of Psychosomatic Dentistry and Medicine, 27(2), 40–41.
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Disease Location
Left lung
Personal Characteristics
34-year-old male heavy drinker
Clinical Characteristics
Large swelling on left side of neck--> undifferentiated carcinoma of lung breathless in ordinary conversation & troubled by a persistent cough biopsy revealed pancoast tumor (anaplastic carcinoma) with current laryngeal nerve involvement, left horner's syndrome, & symptoms of c8, t1 root/plexus involvement
Remission Characteristics
After 7 mths, mass in neck showed little change & physical change well-maintained tumor mostly regressed 2.5 years after radiation
Treatment & Mechanisms
Clinical Treatment
Received considerable amount of radiation & swelling subsided (after intensive meditation treatment)
Non-Clinical Treatment
Utilized treatment by meditation (complicated by bouts of drinking) mastered meditative procedure & performed daily