Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with millions of new cases diagnosed each year. Patients with cancer often experience a range of acute and chronic symptoms, including pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia, and cognitive dysfunction. These symptoms, collectively known as the symptom cluster, significantly impact the quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients. Recent research has explored various non-invasive methods to alleviate these symptoms, with deep breathing exercises emerging as a promising intervention.
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Endometriosis is a painful gynaecological condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, grows outside the uterus (mainly on pelvic organs). The exact prevalence of endometriosis is unknown. This is partly due to the delays in diagnosis, which take an average of seven years. However, its global prevalence is estimated to affect 10% of women [1-3]. In other words, there are 190 million women worldwide who have to manage symptoms such as chronic and cyclic pain, risk of infertility and other comorbidities such as migraines, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis [2,3].
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