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Indian Journal of Cancer Education and Research

Volume  3, Issue 2, Jul-Dec 2015, Pages 79-80
 

Shortcommunication

Massage for Cancer Pain: Therapeutic Effect or Treatment Option

Nisha Rani Jamwal*, Senthil P. Kumar**

*Senior Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy, Fortis Super Speciality hospital, Phase-VIII, Mohali, Punjab **Professor & Principal, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Maharishi Markandeshwar University), Mu

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DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijcer.2321.9815.3215.6

Abstract
Cancer pain is a huge burden both for the individuals and their caregivers, and for the society and country globally.This short communication was focused on explaining the role of massage in treatment of people with cancer pain. The evidence presented in this paper included studies on uses, influence of psychosocial factors, patient attitudes and gender, foot massage, reflexology & swedish massage, and touch therapy,evidence, and implications for collaborative research on massage in cancer pain.

Keywords: Cancer Rehabilitation; Palliative Care; Pain Management; Complementary/Alternative Therapies. 


Corresponding Author : Senthil P. Kumar**