In Oncology Massage - an integrative approach to cancer care the
authors have created a textbook which will provide both experienced
and inexperienced therapists with a resource to expand their
knowledge and understanding of working with people with cancer.
Cancer occurrence and survivorship are now so common that every
massage therapist will at some time work with clients who have been
through cancer treatment. The short and long-term effects of
biomedical cancer treatment require massage therapy adaptations to
pressure, site, position and duration to provide safe and effective
treatments. Informed massage therapists can support the body to
promote overall wellness as well as identify the underlying
secondary effects of cancer treatment that contribute to physical
dysfunction. Oncology Massage: An Integrative Approach to Cancer
Care provides massage therapists with essential information for:
Treatment planning based on the physiology of cancer and cancer
treatments Critical, thoughtful treatment decision making
Consideration of the psychosocial effects of cancer Enhancing
therapist self-awareness and building a therapeutic relationship.
The information is presented in a clear and simple format with
plentiful use of illustrations and information boxes which allows
it to be used both as a learning tool for those new to the field of
oncology massage and as a resource for quick referral when working
with new patients. The techniques of massage therapy change very
little; it is the knowledge and understanding of their use that
distinguishes a massage therapist. Oncology Massage is unusual in
that it includes contributions not only from a range of experienced
practitioners but also from people with cancer who have received
massage during and after cancer treatment. This feedback from
clients provides an invaluable addition to the understanding of how
massage can be used as a safe and effective part of cancer care.
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