Oncology Massage

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Comment by Susan G. Salvo on August 9, 2009 at 8:30am

The lecture about massage to at the oncology nurses convention went great.

The ppt worked really well (if you haven’t seen it, you need to).

The only thing I did not include on it is how to handle clients with cancer once hospice is called in (no research to support it - just my personal and professional experience).

As I was talking about it and relayed by experience about my sister-in-law who died in 2008 of melanoma, I got choked up and could not speak for a while.

The nurses were very supportive of my process.

Once I was able to finish the lecture, we had enough time for me to teach a seated routine, which they paired up.

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on August 5, 2009 at 11:42pm

Arianna- thank you for your comment. I just saw it today... not sure how i missed it!
Comment by Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, NCTMB on July 29, 2009 at 11:46am Dear Eeris - You are welcome addition to this community. Thanks so much for offering to share you vast knowledge regarding oncology massage and, more specifically, about massage for breast cancer. I joined your online group, Massage and Breast Cancer, and I encourage others to do the same if they are interested. http://www.massageprofessionals.com/group/massageandbreastcancer. Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute, www.arianainstitute.com

Comment by Susan G. Salvo on August 3, 2009 at 6:16am

Okay, the massage and cancer ppt is ready and 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.

I’m open to criticism, as long as it is followed by a suggestion.

Comment by Barbara Coughlin-Martin on July 30, 2009 at 6:32am

I've done on-site Oncology Massage at the outpatient clinic in my local community hospital in Hyannis, MA for 8 years now on either a contractual or volunteer basis. I have been repeatedly amazed by how gratifying it was to bring my hands-on skills to these patients in treatment and humbled by how much my service has meant to them. It is wonderful to join a group of people who share this interest. The posts here are already contributing to my knowledge base, thanks.

Comment by Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, BCTMB on July 29, 2009 at 11:46am

Dear Eeris - You are welcome addition to this community. Thanks so much for offering to share you vast knowledge regarding oncology massage and, more specifically, about massage for breast cancer. I joined your online group, Massage and Breast Cancer, and I encourage others to do the same if they are interested. http://www.massageprofessionals.com/group/massageandbreastcancer. Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute, www.arianainstitute.com

Comment by Susan G. Salvo on July 29, 2009 at 11:37am

I agree! You guys are great - helpful and insightful.

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on July 29, 2009 at 11:25am

Dear Ariana-

I am so excited about this site!!! And about my new friend (you!)… I am still finding my way around in this web site..
Thank you for your kind words about my site. I checked out your site, you have so much to offer!
I am looking forward to more dialog and networking with everyone here!
www.bouldermassageforbreastcancer.yolasite.com

Comment by Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, BCTMB on July 29, 2009 at 7:58am

Dear Eeris -

Thanks so much for joining the group and sharing your URLs.

Both websites you mentioned in your post are awesome - informative, beautifully designed and filled with good energy.

This quote from the www.bodyworkwisdom.com website is especially profound: “Maintaining order rather then correcting disorder is the ultimate principle of wisdom.To cure disease after it has appeared is like digging a well when one already feels thirsty.” From the Chinese Medical Classic, Nei Jing.

The article about you in the Times Call was very interesting: http://www.timescall.com/specialsections/in_the_pink/in_the_pink.pdf.

Welcome to the Massage and Bodywork Professional Oncology Massage Group, Eeris!

Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute, www.arianainstitute.com

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on July 28, 2009 at 10:50pm

I am specialized in Massage and Breast Cancer- Have been teaching classes about massage in breast cancer at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy and privately- would love to be of help if anyone has questions. My website www.bouldermassageforbreastcancer.yolasite.com or www.bodyworkwisdom.com

Comment by Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, BCTMB on July 28, 2009 at 1:20pm

Dear Susan -

Welcome to the Massage and Bodywork Professionals Oncology Massage Group! Thank you so much for your informative post.

I would love to receive your ppt for the 36th Annual Institute on Oncology Nursing Conference when it is complete.

It is interesting to visit the LA Massage School site you mentioned in your post. The LA school offers several vehicles for learning about oncology massage:

MASSAGE and CANCER - A WORKSHOP
http://www.lamassageschool.com/continuingeducation/cancermassage_wo...

MASSAGE THERAPY FOR CANCER PATIENTS - A HOME STUDY COURSE
http://www.lamassageschool.com/continuingeducation/cancermassage_ho...

The following is a free online course designed for enrichment.
CANCER and MASSAGE THERAPY – A WEBQUEST COURSE
http://www.lamassageschool.com/mywebquest/index.htm

Thank you, Susan, for the link to the Society for Oncology Massage. The S4OM statement of purpose is powerful: "S4OM is an international association of massage therapists with the particular interest, specialized training and extra-ordinary compassion to safely bring the healing powers of massage to oncology patients at all stages of the cancer journey." http://www.s4om.org/div1/index.htm

Wishing you the very best, Susan. Thanks again and again for posting.

Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute, www.arianainstitute.com

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