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Oncology Massage
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The purpose of this group is to network and share information about oncology massage.
Members: 162
Latest Activity: Aug 15, 2018
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Healing Summit
S4OM's Healing Summit here I come! Looking forward to seeing you all there!Continue
Started by Julia Morrow Apr 17, 2013.
Job Opening for Medical Director
Job Opening: Medical Director of Integrative Medicine The Roy & Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Burbank, CA 818.843.5111 Contact Human Resources DeptContinue
Started by Julia Morrow Feb 2, 2013.
Who would you like to study oncology massage with and where would you like to study? 3 Replies
I'm wondering what kind of experiences you have had in your oncology massage studies? It would be nice if we could all share information about our classes. I'd love to hear from the teachers as well as the students. What do you like best about your classes? What are the most important points to focus on during an oncology massage session? What would you like learn in addition to the knowledge you have already gained about oncology massage? Where do you go to get accurate information regarding…Continue
Tags: students, teachers, classes, massage, oncology
Started by Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, BCTMB. Last reply by Lucille Eddy Mar 14, 2012.
Melanoma and massage 2 Replies
I am a Melanoma survivor myself and a massage therapist. I'm hoping to get in to the course at Beamount this fall or February. But my question is for those of use that had treatment how long after treatment must you wait to get a massage? My back is killing me! yikes! Anyone with information please let me know. I had three lymph nodes removed to check for cancer but did not have a group of them taken. Thank youStephanie KefferContinue
Started by Stephanie Keffer. Last reply by Gary Lloyd Sep 1, 2010.
Has anyone seen the lastest article in Massage Magazine, " Medical Massage,How Touch Benefits Cancer patients"? 6 Replies
I am looking to discuss this article as I feel it is missing a great deal of information that is already available. Not a mention of Gayle MacDonald's book, " Medicine Hands," or of any of the established educational/certification programs presently offered throughout the United States.Too bad the authors missed a great opportunity to show they did their research.Continue
Started by Stacy Barden. Last reply by Anne Hagan Jul 9, 2010.
Oncology massage certifiation 6 Replies
Hello, I for the last 16 months I have been working at our local hospital in the oncology department with our cancer patients. As far as I know there are no certifications for this. If there are I would really be interested. Here is how our program works: Our program is called "The Oasis". Cleints who are currently receiving treatment are eligiable. They can receive healing touch, reflexology. swedish massage therapy, we also do Lymphatic drainage which has been very helpfull to those patients…Continue
Started by Susan Lester. Last reply by Sandy Gerhardt Oct 7, 2011.
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Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on September 1, 2009 at 12:01am
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Hello everyone- Wanted to let you know that I will be teaching a workshop "Massage Therapy Supports Healing from Breast Cancer" in Boulder, CO, Ocotber 9th,10th and 11th. 24CE hours NCBTMB approved.
The course will cover:
Pathology of Breast cancer
Modes of conventional & complementary treatments
Hands on techniques, safety rules and contraindications
Emotional aspects of dealing with breast cancer
Guided visualizations and meditation
Meet panel of Breast Cancer survivors- open discussion.
Student clinic with survivors- hands-on practice
Here is the link for more information
http://bodyworkwisdom.com/id22.html
Eeris Kallil
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Comment by Jessica Lozada on August 29, 2009 at 5:50pm
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Hi I'm a Massage Student graduating next month. I'm very interested in learning oncology massage. I'm a medical assistant and worked at a Cancer clinic and that's my motivation for becoming a MT I want to give more than what I did.
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Comment by Susan G. Salvo on August 29, 2009 at 10:16am
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Thanks. I'm doing a workshop in Dec for MTs. Lots of emphasis on treatment planning.
If you have recommendations, pls let me know so I can add them in.
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Comment by Anita Bakke on August 29, 2009 at 10:03am
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Susan,
Thanks for sharing your ppt. Excellent!
Anita
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Comment by Rebecca B Adams on August 29, 2009 at 6:06am
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thank you Susan!
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Rebecca, thank you for sharing your story. You are a blessing.
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My mother-in-law died of melanoma, and she was the inspiration for my becoming a therapist. My mom is a breast cancer survivor, and my dad was diagnosed today with a malignant mass in his chest. I have said good-bye to one beautiful client, from recurrence of breast cancer in her spine, and I am working with another client whose health history is progressing the same way. She has had cancer recur in her spine and ribs. They are all inspiring and brave beautiful souls, and it has been my honor to know and work with them. I want to improve my skills to continue to help those in the battle any way I can. I am so thankful to find this group!
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The ppt can be viewed by following this path:
http://anatomyofanauthor.blogspot.com/ → Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy Links → View Cancer & Massage Powerpoint
The presentation is only one hour, so I had to be selective about what might interest nurses about massage.
Hope you like it.
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Comment by Lisa Mertz on August 27, 2009 at 7:03pm
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Hi Everyone - I'm new to this group. I teach massage therapy at a community college in Queens/NYC where I take advanced clinical students to do oncology massage at a hospital on Long Island. Looking forward to discussion...
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Hi all, I'm new to this blog stuff but Mary Lou told me about your site and discussions and I had to check it out. I am so happy to find others who share this field.
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