癌症在國人十大死因中排名第一，根據衛福部統計，癌症的排行前三名分別為肝癌、胃癌、大腸癌，而佔據女性癌症的榜首，就是乳癌了。
乳癌對於女性引起的身體及心理壓力極為廣泛，如接受化療、放療後的噁心嘔吐、出疹、掉髮、失眠、憂鬱及焦慮，及手術後對於自已身體心像的改變，都劇烈的影響著個人及家庭生活上的穩定。
國際靈氣協會(IARP)為此針對乳癌患者做深入的探討與分析，發現靈氣對於乳癌病人在生活各方面都有明顯的提升，也更加正向。
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Reiki and Breast Cancer
靈氣與乳癌 取自IARP
A breast cancer diagnosis is one of the most difficult situations someone can face. The pain, stress and trauma involved are unparalleled, and patients dealing with this condition need all of the comfort and support they can get. Recently, many breast cancer patients have become interested in the idea of using Reiki to help with the symptoms of this condition, the side effects of cancer treatment and the stress that accompanies breast cancer. In fact, researchers have even conducted studies to identify and evaluate the effects of Reiki on patients with breast cancer. These results of these studies indicate that Reiki may be a valuable component of a breast cancer patient’s treatment plan.
診斷出乳癌是人們面對的最困難的情況之一。所涉及的疼痛，壓力和創傷是無與倫比的，並且處理這種情況的患者需要他們能夠獲得的所有舒適和支持。 最近，許多乳腺癌患者已經對使用Reiki幫助這種病症的症狀，癌症治療的副作用和伴隨乳癌的壓力的想法感興趣。 事實上，研究人員甚至進行研究，以確定和評估Reiki對乳癌患者的影響。這些研究的結果表明，Reiki可能是乳癌患者治療計劃中的一個有價值的部分。
Dealing with Breast Cancer
治療乳癌
Breast cancer is one of the most pervasive conditions affecting women around the world. It occurs when a cancerous tumor develops in the breast tissues. As the condition progresses, cancer can spread to other locations in the body. If the condition is left untreated or doesn’t respond to treatment, it can be fatal.
乳癌是普遍影響著世界各地的婦女。它發生在癌性腫瘤在乳腺組織中發展時。隨著病症的發展，癌症可以擴散到身體的其他部位。如果病情未經治療或對治療無反應，則可能是致命的。
The incidence of breast cancer throughout the world keeps increasing every year, with nearly 2 million cases diagnosed annually. Although many cases of breast cancer can be cured, this disease still claims the lives of more than 500,000 women in the world each year. Even those women who are able to overcome their disease must undergo a variety of difficult treatments to remove and/or kill the cancer cells, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and more. During and after treatment, women must deal with pain, anxiety, fear and depression.
全世界乳癌的發病率每年不斷增加，每年診斷出近200萬例。雖然許多乳腺癌病例可以治愈，但這種疾病每年仍然奪走世界上超過50萬婦女的生命。即使那些能夠克服其疾病的女性也必須經過各種困難的治療來除去或殺死癌細胞，包括手術，化療，放療等。治療期間和治療後，婦女必須處理疼痛，焦慮，恐懼和憂鬱等情緒。
What is Reiki?
靈氣是什麼？
The word “Reiki” translates to “universal life energy.” The technique was developed in Japan and hinges on the belief that pain, illness and other negative conditions occur because spiritual energy pathways in the body are either disturbed or blocked. During a Reiki session, the practitioner encourages the client’s energy to flow freely throughout the body. Once this energy is flowing properly, pain sensations decrease and the body can begin to heal itself more effectively.
“Reiki”這個詞翻譯為“宇宙生命能量”。這項技術是在日本發展起來的，其重點在於認為疼痛，疾病和其他負面情況的發生的原因，是由於身體的能量通路被干擾或阻塞。在靈氣療程期間，執行師刺激客戶的能量在整個身體裡自由流動。一旦這種能量正常流動，疼痛感減少，身體可以開始更有效的自癒。
Reiki is non-invasive and involves only light touch. During a Reiki session, the practitioner will place his or her hands in up to 15 specific positions above the client’s body. He or she may also touch the patient lightly. Each hand position will be held for up to five minutes at a time. The entire session will last for approximately one hour.
靈氣是非侵入性的，只會輕輕碰觸。在靈氣療程期間，醫生將把他或她的手放在客戶身體上方15個特定位置。他或她也可輕輕地觸摸病人。每個手位置一次最多可持續五分鐘。整個療程將持續大約一個小時。
Benefits of Reiki for Breast Cancer Patients
靈氣對於乳癌患者的益處
Although Reiki is not a substitute for traditional cancer treatment, it may provide a number of benefits for patients with breast cancer. This technique can be used for patients who have just learned of their diagnosis, patients who are already involved in treatment protocols and patients who are recovering from breast cancer. Some of the benefits of Reiki treatment for individuals with breast cancer may include:
雖然靈氣不能代替傳統的癌症治療，它可以為乳癌患者提供許多好處。這種技術可以用於剛剛得知他們診斷的患者，已經參與治療的患者和正在從乳癌中恢復的患者。靈氣治療對乳癌患者的一些好處包括了：
Reduction in sensations of pain.
減少疼痛感。
Pain is one of the hallmarks of cancer, whether it is experienced during treatment or as the disease progresses. Regardless of the reason for the pain, Reiki may reduce these sensations, making patients more comfortable as they deal with their disease.
疼痛是癌症的特徵之一，無論是在治療期間還是隨著疾病的進展。無論疼痛的原因，靈氣可以減少這些感覺，讓患者處理自己的疾病時更加舒適。
Improved mood.
改善情緒
Many patients with breast cancer experience depression and anxiety related to their illness. Reiki treatments may improve the mood of a cancer patient, which enhances his or her quality of life. Alleviating stress and anxiety may also improve the patient’s outlook, thus making him or her more proactive and willing to comply with other treatment recommendations.
許多乳癌患者會因為他們的疾病而感到憂鬱和焦慮。靈氣治療可以改善癌症患者的情緒，這提高了他或她的生活品質。緩解壓力和焦慮也可以改善患者的態度，從而使他或她更積極主動，並願意遵守其他治療的建議。
Less stress.
減少壓力
Nothing is more stressful than dealing with something as serious as breast cancer. Reiki may reduce stress levels so that cancer patients can relax and focus on getting better.
沒有什麼事情比處理像是乳癌這種嚴重的事情更加有壓力。靈氣可以減少壓力水平，使癌症患者可以放鬆和專注於變得更好。
Better quality of sleep.
更好的睡眠品質
In patients that experience a state of relaxation after Reiki sessions, the quality of sleep may improve. This is beneficial to breast cancer patients because it improves their mood and facilitates the body’s ability to heal itself.
在靈氣療程後經歷放鬆狀態的患者中，睡眠品質可能改善。這對乳癌患者是有益的，因為它改善他們的心情，並促進身體的自我癒合的能力。
In addition, because Reiki is completely non-invasive and causes virtually no side effects, it is appropriate for most breast cancer patients. Reiki won’t interfere with any other cancer treatments, either, so it can be used safely at any stage of treatment. Even if a breast cancer patient has never participated in a Reiki session before, he or she can begin treatment at any time.
此外，因為靈氣是完全非侵入性的並且幾乎沒有副作用，所以它對於大多數乳癌患者是合適的。靈氣不會干擾任何其他癌症治療，因此它可以在任何治療階段安全使用。即使乳癌患者從未參加過靈氣治療，他或她也可以隨時開始。
Research Supports the Effectiveness of Reiki
支持靈氣有效性的研究
Recent research studies support the effectiveness of Reiki in patients dealing with all types of cancer, including breast cancer. For example, according to Penn medicine, the Abramson Cancer Center has released reports showing that, when combined with traditional treatments, the use of Reiki can reduce stress levels, alleviate anxiety, improve relaxation and reduce perceptions of pain in patients with cancer. Likewise, according to the American Cancer Society, one research study showed that cancer patients participating in Reiki sessions were less likely to experience pain than those who were not participating in Reiki sessions.
最近的研究支持靈氣在治療所有類型癌症（包括乳癌）的患者中的有效性。例如，根據
艾布拉姆森癌症中心發布的報告顯示，當與傳統治療結合使用時，Reiki的使用可以減少壓力水平，緩解焦慮，改善放鬆和減少癌症患者的疼痛感覺。 同樣，根據美國癌症協會，一項研究顯示，參與靈氣療程的癌症患者比不參加靈氣療程的患者經歷了較少的疼痛。
Anecdotal evidence provides additional support for Reiki’s benefits. Patients have reported feeling more relaxed after Reiki treatments, even in the later stages of cancer. Patients have also reported feeling more mentally and emotionally balanced because of Reiki treatments. Some patients have even said that participating in Reiki treatments reduced the side effects they experienced because of cancer treatment, including nausea and vomiting.
證據對靈氣的好處提供了額外的支持。患者報告在靈氣治療後感覺更加放鬆，即使在癌症的後期。 患者也報告感覺更精神和情緒平衡，因為靈氣治療。一些患者甚至說，參與靈氣治療減少了他們由於癌症治療產生的的副作用，包括噁心和嘔吐。
Finding a Reiki Practitioner
尋找靈氣治療師
Both scientific research and anecdotal reports from cancer patients indicate that Reiki may benefit individuals who are dealing with breast cancer. As a result, many breast cancer patients are now incorporating Reiki into their cancer treatment programs. If you are interested in learning more about Reiki or you would like to begin participating in sessions, you can get started by searching for a Reiki practitioner on our site.
來自癌症患者的科學研究和軼聞報導表明，靈氣可能使對抗乳癌的患者受益。因此，許多乳癌患者現在將靈氣納入其癌症治療計劃。如果您有興趣了解更多關於靈氣或者您想開始參加療程，您可以通過在我們的網站上搜索靈氣治療師開始。
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