Breast cancer hypnosis for fatigue

Study: Hypnosis against fatigue shows effect

03/12/2014

US researchers have found that fatigue and fatigue associated with radiation therapy for breast cancer can be reduced with fewer side effects. Her approach: Adjuvant treatment with hypnosis and behavioral therapy.

They examined 200 breast cancer patients and divided them into two groups. Patients who had received radiotherapy plus behavioral therapy combined with hypnosis were less exhausted than many control patients.

The positive influence of the combination therapy also lasted for a longer period. Even six months after completing the radiotherapy, the subjects with combination therapy were less struggling with fatigue than most women in the control group. Here is the scientific report. (Pm)