Oncology massage is a gentle pressure massage that can assist in reducing the side effects experienced from the conventional treatment of cancer and the symptoms of the disease process itself (Cassileth and Vickers, 2004)*. Light touch massage, as taught by Oncology Massage Training (OMT), was the most effective form of massage therapy offered in this study. Oncology Massage is a mindful, safe and relaxing massage.

 

HOW DOES MASSAGE HELP?

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Patients found improvements in multiple areas including:

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• Pain improved by 47% 

• Fatigue improved by 42% 

• Anxiety improved by 59% 

• Nausea improved by 51% 

• Depression improved by 48% 

• Other (including shortness of breath, memory problems, dry mouth or disturbed sleep) improved by 48% 

 

*The study by B.R. Cassileth and A.J. Vickers (2004), "Massage therapy for symptom control: outcome study at a major cancer center." J Pain Symptom Manage. 2004 Sep;28(3):244-9.doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2003.12.016