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EFT Research Database › Preliminary Evidence

Using Thought Field Therapy (TFT) to Support and Complement a Medical Treatment for Cancer: A Case History

Summary: "Tessa", a 51-year-old woman, was diagnosed with stage IV non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and chose to undergo treatment using antineoplastin therapy. She also used Thought Field Therapy (TFT) to address psychological reversals, trauma, and anxiety associated with her diagnosis and treatment. TFT significantly reduced or eliminated the side effects of her medications, including Interferon, and helped her maintain a normal lifestyle during treatment. After two years, Tessa's cancer went into remission, and she remained cancer-free for over a year, suggesting that TFT may have been a helpful adjunct to her medical treatment. This study was conducted by Daniel Benor, M.D.

This case study is included in the EFTi Research Database because EFT is considered a simplified form of TFT, and some of the earliest research was conducted using TFT.

Citation and Link: Callahan, J. (2004). Using Thought Field Therapy® (TFT) to support and complement a medical treatment for cancer: A case history. The International Journal of Healing and Caring, 4(3). http://www.rogercallahan.com/cancer.php

 

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Level
Preliminary Evidence
Type
Case Studies
Topics
Cancer, EFT-Related Treatments / Modalities, Serious Disease / Chronic Conditions, TFT (Thought Field Therapy)
Author
Callahan, J
Year
2004

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Level
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Type
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Author
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Year
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