Hypnotherapeutic insights and interventions: A cancer odyssey

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis,  Jul 2004  by Hammond, D Corydon

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Walker, L. G. (2004). Hypnotherapeutic insights and interventions: A cancer odyssey. Contemporary Hypnosis, 21(1), 34-45. Cancer diagnosis and treatment are often stressful and high rates of psychological and psychiatric disorders have been consistently reported. Evidence exists that this distress is preventable through providing supportive services that is integrated functionally and geographically with the other cancer services.

This article reviews findings of some of this interventional research that the author and his colleagues have done. The studies have demonstrated that relaxation therapy, guided imagery, and hypnotherapy can be very beneficial in assisting cancer patients to cope. It is intriguing that there is some evidence that such interventions may prolong life, but further studies of this are required. Address for reprints: Professor Leslie G. Walker, Ph.D., Director, Institute of Rehabilitation, 215 Anlaby Road, Kingston upon Hull, HU3 2PG, United Kingdom. E-mail l.g.walker@hull.ac.uk.

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