Hypnosis And Cancer

[Zacs-Master]

This may appear a flippant question but bear with me. Having seen my father die from cancer (with complications) and having heard a first hand account of how scared a friend was of dying ( he died at 46), would it be if some comfort to hypnotise the sufferer into believing there was an afterlife?

[Mamyalynne]

I think any reputable Hypnotist would only act with the willingness of the person - so unless that is what they wanted, then no I don't think it a good idea.

Hypnosis to help calm,soothe and reassure is better.

[Zacs-Master]

Obviously it would be the patients wish. I didn't envisage someone doing it without their knowing.

[woofgang]

Actually I think if that is what the person wanted then I think there might be some merit in it if it were possible. It might be easier though to hypnotise them and take away their fear of dying.

[Mamyalynne]

I beg your pardon, sorry.

So the person doesn't believe but is willing to let a hypnotist change that?


Interesting question.

[lilypoppyfre]

.that seems a good idea.......provided the sufferer had expressed such a wish....

[Zacs-Master]

Mamya, I suppose so. I don't see a problem if it gets them thru their last,few days in more comfort.

[Sqad]

Interesting Zacs......

I have seen many a patient die of cancer and in their final days, they seem to develop a state of euphoria which could be described as a "hypnotic state."

it has been suggested that in the terminal state of cancer, the tumour produces an endorphin type of substance which promotes a "peaceful end" but i think that the scientific evidence for this is "sparse."

Personally i would rather have a good slug of Brompton's Mixture, than be hypnotoised.

[ladyalex]

I seriously doubt that any hypnotist could make someone believe anything ....at least not for any length of time.

What they could do is what Mamya suggests and offer some relief from anxiety.

[Mamyalynne]

Me too Sqad, what I hated witnessing the most was the aggression and anxiety towards the end - if it scared me then what is it like for the person themselves?


When the pump got turned up high, I could see peace restored.

[Zacs-Master]

I suppose the story of,my friend is more,relevant i.e. Someone who has a lot to live for.
Sqad, what the heck is Brompton's mixture? Morphine and whisky my wife suggests.

[Sqad]

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Brompton%27s+mixture

[Zacs-Master]

Jeez, Sqad that would calm a raging Rhino!

[Sqad]

LOL ^^^^

[Zacs-Master]

I suppose it's illegal now.

[Sqad]

Zac....no it is not illegal, but is thought of as "bad medical practice."

Yeah! right.

[Zacs-Master]

Surely there's no such thing as Bad Medical Practise in such circumstances. I suppose the patient might not be in a fit state to give consent.

[Mamyalynne]

There shouldn't be Zacs, you're exactly right - thankfully there are some very very good family doctors still around.

[Cloverjo]

A few people suggested we ask for Brompton's mixture when my mum was terminally ill, frightened and in pain. I was too scared, thinking I'd be accused of trying to murder her. I just wanted her suffering to end, once it was clear she'd never get better.

[Old_Geezer]

By the time the patient thought such hypnotic suggestion might be useful I suspect they might be too stressed out to relax and enter a hypnotic state. Not that I'd know.

[Zacs-Master]

Possibly OG. It may also be distressing for the families to hear them suddenly have 'faith'. It was just a thought.