Practical Applications of Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, and Guided Visualization as Part of a Psychoneuroimmunological Approach in Supporting Cancer Therapies

CancerCancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses support the role for mindfulnessMindfulness and hypnotherapyHypnotherapy in supporting people with cancerCancer, particularly with managing symptoms and improving quality of lifeQuality of life. In this chapter, a psychoneuroimmunological approach is proposed for the delivery of mindfulnessMindfulness, hypnotherapyHypnotherapy, and guided visualizationsGuided visualization, for people undergoing active cancerCancer treatmentTreatment. The framework of such a session is illustrated using PNI-focused imagery, including how this can be personalized to the patient.