Studies have shown that one of the most critical aspects of successfully fighting any illness is the patient's ability to feel actively engaged in the treatment process. Many cancer patients have heard claims about how healing imagery or other nontraditional methods can supplement traditional medical procedures, but find little to help them put these ideas into practice. This guide shows how to use the power of positive thinking and visualization to cope and develop a fighting attitude. Readers learn specific coping techniques to help them become more assertive, take a more active role in managing their illness, and improve their quality of life and their chances for survival.