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Leena Kunnath Chacko

2 papers in the library · publishing 2025-2026

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Quieting the Mind, Healing the Body: Guided Imagery and Mindfulness Meditation among Cancer Patients

Indian Journal of Palliative Care June 12, 2026 Gireesh Giriyapura Rudrappa, Leena Kunnath Chacko

Objectives: Cancer and its treatment modalities, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, adversely affect physiological stability and psychological well-being, leading to symptoms like pain, anxiety, depression, and stress. Mind–body interventions such as guided imagery (GI) and mindfulness meditation (MM) may help alleviate these symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the...

Effects of Breath Awareness Mindfulness Meditation on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Cancer Patients: A Preliminary Study

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU July 11, 2025 Gireesh Giriyapura Rudrappa, Leena Kunnath Chacko

Objectives Cancer and its treatments often disrupt cardiovascular health, leading to fluctuations in heart rate and blood pressure (BP). High stress levels in cancer patients can worsen these issues. Breath Awareness Mindfulness Meditation (BAMM) has emerged as a potential intervention to reduce stress and improve cardiovascular outcomes. However, despite its recognised benefits for general...