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The Role Of Massage Therapy In
Cancer Care
 Another study conducted by the department of radiation oncology,
CHUM Hôpital Notre-Dame, and the Canadian Touch Research
Centre in Montreal studied the effects of massage therapy in 100
patients undergoing radiation therapy. Their research lasted for 6
months and it involved a routine of 15-minute sessions prior to
radiotherapy over a period of 10 days. Again – the results were
encouraging and hopeful. Participants said that their anxiety had
reduced by 43%.
 Last but not least, A University of Colorado Hospital study
conducted a multi-analysis review of multiple data available on the
benefits of massage therapy in cancer care. They have strongly
concluded that this therapy was safe and held many positive
benefits. Their paper urged oncologists to discuss it as an option to
complement their existent treatment plan with the potential to
ameliorate pain and decrease stress and anxiety levels.