title: The use of cognitive-behavioral treatment including hypnosis for claustrophobia in cancer patients.
abstract: Two case studies are reported to illustrate the use of a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral approach to treat claustrophobia in cancer patients undergoing external beam radiation therapy. Hypnosis was an essential component of the cognitive-behavioral approach. Both patients responded favorably to the psychological intervention and completed the required external beam radiation therapy.
authors.affiliation: Supportive Care Program, Northeastern Ontario Regional Care Centre, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Steggles
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000628:therapy*