August 30, 2024
Having a mastectomy creates a cascade of adaptations. Some of the changes are short-term, such as pain and movement restrictions after surgery. Others adaptations require time: […]
January 24, 2024
As massage therapists we often find ourselves alone with our client and not always sure how to proceed. Our clients with cancer, in particular, present with […]
December 15, 2023
Along with surgery and chemotherapy, radiation is a common cancer treatment The impact of radiation is usually well concealed. Short and long-term changes to the skin […]
September 19, 2023
Imagine the day when massage therapy is available in hospitals? Let’s start with a short list of the many benefits of massage that could be brought […]
June 12, 2023
Massage is pretty simple. Adding ‘oncology’ to a massage does not change the experience for the person receiving the treatment. Oncology massage refers to adaptations that […]
April 3, 2023
Massage therapists trained and knowledgeable in working with people with cancer are an important component of recovery and recuperation from cancer treatments. Both cancer rates and […]