Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with Cancer

A 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.

• Medicine Hands Therapists Workbook and Journal: Activities to Deepen Oncology Massage Practice
• Massage for the Hospital Patient and Medically Frail Client (LWW In Touch Series)
• Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy: A Decision Tree Approach (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series)
• Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Prenatal, Labor, and Postpartum Practice, 2nd Edition (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series)
• Myofascial Release (Hands-On Guides for Therapists)
• Stretching Anatomy
• Massage Therapy Business Success: 30 Days To Take Your Massage Practise From Pain to Profit (Massage Business Career Building Tips)