This important work discusses the therapeutic properties of hypnosis in the treatment of life-threatening diseases. Including a brief history of hypnosis and an invaluable series of case studies, this work examines: the science of hypnosis successful integration into the cancer treatment programme myths surrounding the subject of hypnosis in therapy It raises questions about the direction medicine has taken and considers future developments. Presenting compelling arguments for offering hypnosis to cancer sufferers, this work provides crucial insight into the body's healing abilities - an insight of immense importance to medical professionals and everyone interested in the treatment and approach to diseases. Previously published in hardback as Hypnosis and Counselling in the Treatment of Chronic Illness (ISBN 978-189983674-1).