Empowering Breast Cancer Patients: Hypnosis as a Path to Surgical Recovery

One in ten women develops breast cancer during their lives. But how they cope with the disease mentally varies dramatically. Now, researchers may have found a method that can help patients recover better following surgery.

Hypnosis is an innovative medical method that researchers are using to help cancer patients cope better with surgery.

According to a recent study conducted in Norway, hypnosis is proving to be an effective tool for breast cancer patients who undergo surgery. The study showed that patients who received hypnosis before their surgery experienced less pain, anxiety, and fatigue, and had a faster recovery time than those who did not receive hypnosis.

So how does hypnosis work? Think of it as a form of guided meditation. During hypnosis, patients are put into a relaxed state where they are more open to suggestion. By directing the patient’s focus and attention, the hypnotherapist can help the patient manage their pain, anxiety, and other symptoms associated with cancer and surgery.

To better understand the effectiveness of hypnosis imagine you are on a ship in a storm. The ship represents the you, patient, and the storm represents the pain, anxiety, and other symptoms associated with cancer and surgery. Hypnosis is like the anchor that keeps the ship steady and prevents it from being tossed around by the storm.

If you or someone you know is currently battling cancer and is scheduled for surgery, consider exploring the option of hypnosis as part of your treatment plan. Talk to your doctor or cancer care team to see if hypnosis is a viable option for you.

Understand the importance of taking a holistic approach to cancer treatment. As we continue to learn more about the power of the mind-body connection, it’s important to consider all the options available to us in managing the physical, emotional, and psychological impacts of cancer.

Hypnosis is proving to be a valuable tool in helping cancer patients cope with surgery. Let’s continue to explore this and other innovative approaches to cancer treatment and care.

Citation: Cramer, H., Lauche, R., Dobos, G.J. (2015). Hypnosis in Breast Cancer Care: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials . Integrative Cancer Therapies, 14(1), 5-15. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534735414550035

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