Massage helps patients with advanced cancer reduce stressTasheema Prince
The study, published in the journalBMJ, looked at the benefits of massage for brain cancer patients. To be expected, these patients often suffer from neurological problems, which affect their physical functioning, their cognitive abilities and their psychological well-being. They also have to deal ...
But as the field of massage therapy matures, its knowledge base expands. And thanks to schools such as Quinn’s and therapists/teachers such as Chapman and others, the notion that massage is contraindicated for cancer patients is changing. There are still hurdles to overcome. How massage therapy...
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Acupuncture, herbal medicine and other therapies of traditional Chinese medicine have been used more widely in theUnited Statesand can help cancer patients sustain wellness, a Chinese American integrative oncologist has said. As essential parts of integrative medicine,...
Many patients suffering from cancer make use of complementary therapies, with aromatherapy being a popular choice. Quantitative studies, using questionnaire data, have shown that aromatherapy may reduce psychological distress and enhance symptom control in cancer patients. However, little is known about th...
According to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, “What is currently being demonstrated about massage through research studies is that the emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing it brings to patients is significant. These effects bring a sense of wellbeing and stimulate the immune system to ...
Over the study period, acupuncture reduced the worst pain score by an average of 2.5 points; massage reduced the worst pain score an average of 3 points, a difference that was not significant. Many patients also felt better with regard to their fatigue, sleep, and overall quality of life. ...
Natural health products (NHPs), including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements, are the most common complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among cancer patients. Our survey determined the attitudes and behaviors of cancer patients toward natural complementary therapies that should be considered...
Massage Therapy Effects on Pain and Distress/Anxiety in Breast Cancer PatientsHealth sciencesClinical psychologyPhysiological psychologyOncology Massage Therapy Effects on Pain and Distress/Anxiety in Breast Cancer Patients WALDEN UNIVERSITY Carolyn King Buchrieser...
Patients and oncologists are supportive of complementary therapies, such as nutrition counseling, exercise, massage, and mediation, for cancer treatment, according to a new survey conducted on behalf of the Healing Works Foundation. However, a disconnect exists between this growing interest and oncologi...