Can Hypnosis Reduce Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors? A Literature Review

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis,  Jul 2004  by Elkins, Gary,  Marcus, Joel,  Palamara, Lynne,  Stearns, Vered

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Gary Elkins

Joel Marcus

Lynne Palamara

Scott and White Hospital and Clinic

Vered Stearns

Johns Hopkins University

Acknowledgement: National Instititutes of Health (grant no. 1R2ICA100594-0IAI) Request reprints from:

Gary R. Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH

Scott & White Memorial Hospital

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Temple, TX 76508

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