| Can hypnosis reduce hot flashes in breast cancer survivors? A literature review. | |
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PMID: 15376607 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hot flashes are a significant problem for many breast cancer survivors and can cause discomfort, insomnia, anxiety, and decreased quality of life. In the past, the standard treatment for hot flashes has been hormone replacement therapy. However, recent research has found an increased risk of breast cancer in women receiving hormone replacement therapy. As a result, many menopausal women and breast cancer survivors reject hormone replacement therapy and many women want non-pharmacological treatment. In this critical review we assess the potential use of hypnosis in reducing the frequency and intensity of hot flashes. We conclude that hypnosis is a mind-body intervention that may be of significant benefit in treatment of hot flashes and other benefits may include reduced anxiety and improved sleep. Further, hypnosis may be a preferred treatment because of the few side-effects and the preference of many women for a non-hormonal therapy. Two case studies are included to illustrate hypnosis for hot flashes. However this intervention has not been adequately studied. We discuss an NIH-funded randomized clinical trial of hypnosis for hot flashes in breast cancer survivors that is presently being conducted. |
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Authors:
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Gary Elkins; Joel Marcus; Lynne Palamara; Vered Stearns |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of clinical hypnosis Volume: 47 ISSN: 0002-9157 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Clin Hypn Publication Date: 2004 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-09-20 Completed Date: 2005-01-10 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0100626 Medline TA: Am J Clin Hypn Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 29-42 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Scott and white Hospital and Clinic, Temple, TX 76508, USA. gelkins@swmail.sw.org |
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Breast Neoplasms
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psychology* Carcinoma, Ductal / psychology* Female Follow-Up Studies Hot Flashes / psychology, therapy* Humans Hypnosis* Middle Aged Quality of Life / psychology Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Suggestion Survivors / psychology* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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1R21CA100594-01AI/CA/NCI NIH HHS |
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