Lisa Butler, University at Buffalo (IMAGE) University at Buffalo Caption Research by UB social worker Lisa Butler has shown that hypnosis can be an effective means of treating pain in women with breast cancer. Credit University at Buffalo Office of Communications Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.