Oncology massage therapy is for people with a current or past cancer diagnosis and is modified to make it safe, comfortable and effective. It may relieve some of the symptoms of cancer, and the side effects of associated treatments.

Your unique circumstances and individual treatment goals are carefully considered when planning a massage session. Safety and comfort modifications allow for medical devices, current side affects of cancer treatments, massage precautions, and also how you are feeling on the day of your appointment.

Oncology massage therapy can support people with a current cancer diagnosis, people in active cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation, and people with lingering or late onset side effects.  Some people say that massage helps to:

• Reduce pain, fatigue, nausea and anxiety.
• Improve sleep, mental clarity and relaxation.
• Help them to feel more positive about their body.

Here is a link to a helpful guide that The Cancer Council has produced to give you further information about the benefits of receiving oncology massage during and after cancer treatment.
Cancer Council – Massage and Cancer