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Medicine Hands : Massage Therapy for People with Cancer by Gayle MacDonald is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Medicine Hands : Massage Therapy for People with Cancer about?

A practical book written for both health professionals and the layperson, this newly 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. 3rd edition changes: The field of oncology massage is maturing into a discipline with a deeper and deeper body of knowledge. The 3rd edition of Medicine Hands reflects this maturation. Every chapter contains updated information and insights into massaging people affected by cancer. New chapters have been added to cover each stage o

Who reads Medicine Hands : Massage Therapy for People with Cancer?

Author

Gayle MacDonald

Publisher

Findhorn Press Ltd.

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781322377421

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Health & Fitness, Medical, Fiction

Rating

4.7 / 5 (156 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14