Hypnosis can be defined as a procedure in which our hypnotist suggests that a cancer sufferer experience changes in sensation, thought, and behavior that may not be accessible normally to the conscious mind.

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In cancer sufferers, hypnosis and other mind-body techniques have been shown to improve quality of life, mood, and coping ability. Substantial evidence indicates that hypnosis can treat pain, anxiety, hot flashes, nausea, and vomiting. Some studies show that hypnosis effectively treats pain caused by medical procedures in cancer patients, though more research is needed to provide conclusive evidence.

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Hypnosis can reduce pain and anxiety in children, studies have found.

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One review found that hypnosis sessions given during cancer treatment (for example, during a six-week course of radiation, not after completion of the six-week treatment) decreased cancer-related fatigue better than any other complementary/alternative help studied. In addition, a small study suggests that autohypnosis training, can strengthen the immune system of cancer patients. However, studies have not been able to show that this change improves survival time or decreases disease progression.

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Currently, clinical studies are investigating how well hypnosis may help side effects of cancer and cancer treatment such as hot flashes, dry mouth, anxiety, and decreased quality of life. One trial found that hypnosis, in combination with massage therapy and healing touch, did not increase quality of life or emotional health score in cancer patients; it appears to have decreased these measures, though statistical results for significance are not provided. Conversely, thirteen trials have found that hypnosis positively influences distress; some of these also found positive effects on pain and fatigue.

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Our Hypnotist Charbel Ramia is specialized in Hypnosis for Pain and Chronic Pain Control and he is ready to work with your Doctor to help you.