ABSTRACT
Pharmacological treatment based on WHO-guidelines is standard treatment for the symptomatic relief of cancer pain. Hypnosis can supplement reduction of pain and suffering by tapping individual coping resources. A topical overview of pertinent publications is augmented by the presentation of data concerning a controlled clinical study at Munich University Clinic. The relationship between an Ericksonian approach (audiotaped standardized induction, person to person instructions) and standardized suggestibility testing (Stanford Hypnotic Clinical Scale/Adults) will be discussed.
