Massage for Cancer Patients

🌼 Specialised Care
A massage designed specifically for those affected by cancer.

Safety Concerns

🛡️ Addressing Misconceptions
Many people worry about the safety of massage during cancer treatment. However, evidence does not support the theory that massage is harmful.

Benefits of Adapted Massage

🌟 Evidence-Based Advantages
Adapted massage has numerous benefits, backed by research and anecdotal evidence. Here are the key benefits for those undergoing cancer treatment:

• Reduced Symptoms:

  • Anxiety
  • Depressed mood
  • Nausea
  • Stress
  • Pain
  • Anger

• Improved Wellbeing:

  • Increased vigor and sleep quality (notably in breast cancer patients)
  • Enhanced overall quality of life

• Biological Benefits:

  • Increased urinary dopamine and serotonin levels
  • Higher natural killer cell counts and lymphocyte numbers in breast cancer patients

Importance of Continuity

🤝 Therapist Consistency
The positive effect of massage on mood disturbances is greater when patients are treated continuously by the same therapist.