Is Hypnosis an Option for ‘Awake Surgery’ for Brain Cancer?

Initial research shows that when a patient undergoes ‘hypnosedation’ in preparation for awake surgery for gliomas, they are more relaxed and experience less psychological trauma.

Patients begin their hypnosis sessions weeks before surgery and learn to create a “safe place”—an imaginary place where they feel safe. Learn more about how this method works during surgery here >> http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-12/wkh-hmp122815.php

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