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MIND–BODY & INTEGRATIVE CARE
Hypnosis for procedural pain
Conditional guideline option
Hypnosis may be offered for procedural pain in adults.
MS-N009 · Sources checked October 11, 2026 · Procedural pain
What was studied?
People and setting: Adults undergoing cancer-related procedures
Evidence basis: SIO–ASCO integrative pain guideline
What can we conclude?
This is a specific symptom indication, not a cancer-control intervention.
Safety and practical context
Use trained clinical support alongside the planned analgesia or anesthesia.
Questions for the care team
- Does this evidence apply to my cancer, treatment and goal?
- Does the exact preparation or delivery method match the study?
- What benefit is plausible, what could go wrong, and what care must continue?
Sources
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