Touching Cancer Patients - Massage Magazine

Magazine

March/April 2000, Issue 84 On the Cover Touching Cancer Patients by Donna Williams Is massage safe for cancer patients? It is, according to massage therapists who work with such clients, as long as certain basic guidelines are followed. With common sense and input from the patient's physician, massage therapists are in a position to offer cancer patients relief from pain, relaxation and peace of mind. Read an Abstract
Real World Examples: Cancer Treatment Programs Offer Massage by Patricia Kirby Hospitals and medical centers across North America offer massage therapy as a standard part of their treatment plan for cancer patients. Physicians and therapists at cancer-treatment centers throughout the nation explain the benefits of hands-on techniques. Read the Full Article	Easing the Chemotherapy Experience with Massage by Gayle MacDonald, L.M.T. Chemotherapy for cancer treatment can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe fatigue, weight loss or gain, fevers and insomnia. Massage therapy and energy techniques help alleviate these effects. Read an Abstract
R E S E A R C H: Massage Improves Cognitive Performance in Infants Infants Are Calmer When Massaged With Oil H E L P I N G T H E H E A L E R S "Initially I chose a part-time massage career because of the physical strain of this type of work, but now I feel that I must either choose to work full time at massage or leave the profession altogether." Lauriann's answer	The Regulatory Net, Part One: The Catch-All Effects of Massage Laws by Kelle Walsh, Associate Editor Practitioners of bodywork techniques like Rolfing®, Trager® work and polarity therapy often find themselves unwillingly scooped up by state laws regulating massage. Read an Abstract

Reader Expression: "What is your favorite marketing technique?"
Conferences & Conventions Calendar	Laws and Regulations