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American Hypnosis Association Research Articles

Cancer and Hypnosis

The American Hypnosis Association presents fifty (50) studies related to Cancer and Hypnosis.

  • Study 1: Cancer and Hypnosis – 2013 Overview
  • Study 2: Hypnosis for Cancer: Another Overview and Suggestions for Future Use and Research
  • Study 3: Self-Hypnosis for Pain and Anxiety During Biopsy Outpatient Procedures
  • Study 4: Pre-Surgery Hypnosis for Breast Biopsies Post-Surgery Pain and Anxiety
  • Study 5: Hypnosis to Reduce Presurgical Distress Regarding Breast Biopsies
  • Study 6: Hypnosis to Alleviate Anxiety Related to Bone Marrow Aspirates and Biopsies
  • Study 7: Hypnosis Versus Analgesic Cream (Local Anesthetic) to Relieve Lumbar Puncture Induced Pain and Anxiety in Cancer Patients Aged 6 to 16
  • Study 8: Hypnosis for Colonoscopies: Anxiety and Pain
  • Study 9: Hypnosis for Biopsy or Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer – Effect on Amount of Analgesics/Sedatives Required, Pain, Nausea, Fatigue, Discomfort, and Upset
  • Study 10: Self-Hypnosis for Percutaneous Tumor Treatment Pain and Anxiety
  • Study 11: Hypnosis for Venipuncture for Blood Sampling of Cancer Patients Aged 6 to 16 – Pain, Anxiety
  • Study 12: Hypnosis for Chemotherapy Related Nausea and Vomiting
  • Study 13: Hypnosis and Survivorship (Life with Cancer Post Treatment) Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors
  • Study 14: Use of Hypnosis for Terminally Ill Hospice Cancer Patients – Insomnia, Itchiness, Bowel Issues, Pain, Chemotherapy Side Effects, Relaxation
  • Study 15: Hypnosis to Treat Hot Flashes after Prostate Cancer Surgery – Case Study
  • Study 16: Hypnosis to Manage Breast Cancer – Related Symptoms – Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials of Hypnosis
  • Study 17: Use of Hypnosis for Symptom Management by Cancer Patients
  • Study 18: Hypnosis for Anticipatory Nausea and Vomiting – Case Study
  • Study 19: Head and Neck Cancer – Hypnosis for Pain after Radiation Treatment
  • Study 20: Hypnosis Before, During and After Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Study 21: Hypnosis for Cancer Patient Anxiety – Meta-Analysis
  • Study 22: Hypnosis for Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Study 23: Review of Role of Hypnosis in Cancer Care
  • Study 24: Hypnosis for Symptom Control at End-of-Life in Cancer Patients
  • Study 25: Review of Research on Clinical Benefits of Hypnosis for Cancer Patients
  • Study 26: Hypnosis for Cancer Patient Pain Management
  • Study 27: Hypnosis for Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients During Chemotherapy
  • Study 28: Subjective Experiences of Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Hypnosis During Chemotherapy
  • Study 29: 2024 Review of Evidence Showing Hypnosis Helps Cancer Symptom Management
  • Study 30: Hypnosis for Cervical Cancer Pain
  • Study 31: Self-Hypnosis for Fatigue and Other Symptoms in Cancer Patients Following Treatment
  • Study 32: Cancer Patients’ Perceptions of Hypnotherapy
  • Study 33: Hypnosis for Cancer Survivors’ Chronic Pain
  • Study 34: Usefulness of Hypnosis with Cancer Patients
  • Study 35: Hypnosis for Breast Cancer Mastectomy Pain
  • Study 36: Norway: Attitudes toward Hypnosis and Use of Hypnosis Prior to Mastectomy/Lumpectomy
  • Study 37: Effect of Hypnosis on Cytokines in Women with Breast Cancer
  • Study 38: Use of Hypnosis Before General Anesthesia for Breast Cancer Minor Surgery
  • Study 39: Hypnosis for Cancer Patients’ Anxiety
  • Study 40: Hypnosis for Anxiety of Children with Cancer
  • Study 41: Hypnosis to Manage Pain of Children with Cancer
  • Study 42: Hypnosis to Limit Opioid Consumption After Major Cancer Surgery
  • Study 43: Hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis for Pain Intensity
  • Study 44: Hypnosis for Death Ånxiety of Women with Breast Cancer
  • Study 45: Hypnotherapy for Fatigue in Cancer Survivors
  • Study 46: Hypnosis for Thoracic Cancer Patients to Reduce Respiratory Amplitude During Radiotherapy Planning
  • Study 47: Hypnosis for Head and Neck Cancer Patients’ Anticipatory Nausea
  • Study 48: Conversational Hypnosis to Reduce Anxiety During “Marker Placement” Prior to Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Study 49: Hypnotherapy for Breast Cancer Patients’ Sleep Quality
  • Study 50: “Hypnosis-Derived Communication” by Nurses to Improve Patient Well-Being during Outpatient Chemotherapy

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