title: Atavistic regression as a factor in the remission of cancer.
abstract: It is suggested that the atavistic regression of the mind in intensive meditation is accompanied by a similar physiological regression, and that this may involve the immune system and so influence the patient's defences against cancer.
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009365:Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous; D011584:Psychology; D012043:Regression, Psychology; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012069:Religion and Psychology