Cancer Discussions, Cancer Support and Community Connection Forum - November 2nd, 2009 - 7 Comments
What’s the best kind of movies to watch if you are going though cancer or chemo?
Are there any specific genres/kinds of movies that people watch when they are going cancer or chemo? Are there any specific kinds/genres that people watch a lot of to get their minds off of their cancer and chemo treatments?Why do people watch these kinds of genres.kinds of films while going though cancer or chemo?Do they help somehow with the treatment?
Cancer survivors or people that know people who have gone though cancer please answer .Also doctor’s,nurses, medical personnel or medical professionals please answer this question only!!
Thank You!!
The best kind would be uplifting comedys
The worst would be movies involving "miracles just in the nick of time"
It seems there was a study done on laughter and healing. So, I would say comedies would be a good idea.
Im reasearching chemo right now for my school project and somtimes the people go through depression or are very quiet. So try to let them watch comedy movies to lift there spirts or even better, inspirational movies so the will just be happier.
only film that comes to mind is the bucket list
Comedy, It is true that a real good belly laugh releases endorphins which is the feel good hormone that our body makes
i donno. but when I have trouble in my life, nothing as difficult as cancer though, i wanna watch movies with happy endings. those u cry like a baby at the end, happy tears though…
and usually dont like happy endings in movies, because they are always so…Hollywood-y, but when have problems its great.
Well, I think that funny movies are the best for cancer or chemo people. But, also if they would like to see another type of movie, im sure its not bad. The real best think is to watch a movie that you really like to make u forget of your problem. Cant say if it somehow helps with the treatment but im sure it will be better if you’ll do something that you like not only thinking of your problem.. Hope that helps…