Linda E Carlson1, Kirsti Toivonen2, Michelle Flynn2, Julie Deleemans3, Katherine-Anne Piedalue3, Emma Tolsdorf2, Utkarsh Subnis3. 1. Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, Psychosocial Resources, University of Calgary, 2202 2nd St SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 3C1, Canada. lcarlso@ucalgary.ca. 2. Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, 225 Administration Building, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada. 3. Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, Psychosocial Resources, University of Calgary, 2202 2nd St SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 3C1, Canada.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This paper reviews the current evidence-base for the use of hypnosis as an adjunct treatment for common cancer-related symptoms and side effects, including those experienced during treatment, as well as long-term and late effects. First, a general description and history of medical hypnosis in cancer care is provided, followed by a review of the latest evidence across a range of common symptoms. RECENT FINDINGS: The evidence suggests that hypnosis may help treat symptoms of nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients, manage pain in a variety of contexts, and also reduce levels of anxiety and overall distress around surgical and medical procedures, both in children and adults. Emerging research shows promise for treating hot flashes in women with breast cancer. The research in this area would benefit from assessing populations beyond women with breast cancer, including late-stage disease, using more rigorous study designs, following published reporting guidelines and better describing and standardizing interventions.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This paper reviews the current evidence-base for the use of hypnosis as an adjunct treatment for common cancer-related symptoms and side effects, including those experienced during treatment, as well as long-term and late effects. First, a general description and history of medical hypnosis in cancer care is provided, followed by a review of the latest evidence across a range of common symptoms. RECENT FINDINGS: The evidence suggests that hypnosis may help treat symptoms of nausea and vomiting in breast cancerpatients, manage pain in a variety of contexts, and also reduce levels of anxiety and overall distress around surgical and medical procedures, both in children and adults. Emerging research shows promise for treating hot flashes in women with breast cancer. The research in this area would benefit from assessing populations beyond women with breast cancer, including late-stage disease, using more rigorous study designs, following published reporting guidelines and better describing and standardizing interventions.
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Anxiety; Breast cancer; Cancer; Depression; Hot flashes; Hypnosis; Integrative oncology; Mind-body therapies; Nausea; Pain; Quality of life; Vomiting
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