Oncology Massage

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Oncology Massage
Oncology massage refers to massage tailored to the needs of individuals with cancer. This specialized practice requires the therapists to be fully educated in and pay close attention to the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of the client in all stages of cancer; diagnosis, treatment, recovery, survivor or terminal. Training in oncology massage includes appropriate body work modalities for cancer clients, including precautions for radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, and covers physiology and pathology.