Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with CancerA practical book written for both health professionals and the layperson, this revised guide deconstructs common myths about the use of massage in cancer treatment. Reviewing literature that shows cancer to be caused by genetic mutation and the influence of hormones, the opening discussion emphasizes that mechanical action such as massage does not break tumors open or cause them to spread. The book purports that the real medical issues for massage therapists center on ameliorating the discomfort of treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. The topics covered include massage in hospitals, in respite care, for the dying, and for exhausted caregivers, with appendices summarizing research on oncology patients and massage. Charts for the adjustment of massage techniques according to the treatment a patient is undergoing are also included. |
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... Edema volume P MLD Tx • Edema volume 12 months P MLD Tx Results • 50 % in arm volume P 1st course • At end of year , 18 pts repeated identical course of Tx , others felt satisfied their improvement • 50 % of remaining LE removed P 2nd ...
... Edema volume P MLD Tx • Edema volume 12 months P MLD Tx Results • 50 % in arm volume P 1st course • At end of year , 18 pts repeated identical course of Tx , others felt satisfied their improvement • 50 % of remaining LE removed P 2nd ...
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... EDEMA Ede Diet , water consumption , and exercise play a big role , as well . The bodyworker might encourage the person in treatment to consult with a nutritional expert in oncology - related matters . dema is the accumulation of fluid ...
... EDEMA Ede Diet , water consumption , and exercise play a big role , as well . The bodyworker might encourage the person in treatment to consult with a nutritional expert in oncology - related matters . dema is the accumulation of fluid ...
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... edema . Later on in this chapter , the phenomenon of lymphedema is discussed . With a few exceptions , the guidelines are similar . However , the two types of edema have very different causes and outcomes and call for separate ...
... edema . Later on in this chapter , the phenomenon of lymphedema is discussed . With a few exceptions , the guidelines are similar . However , the two types of edema have very different causes and outcomes and call for separate ...
Contents
Introduction A New Era in Oncology Massage | 1 |
Understanding Metastasis Putting Old Wives Tales to Rest | 9 |
Touch Rx for Body Mind and Heart A Review of the Research | 25 |
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