Massage And Breast Cancer and breast health issues

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Comment by Barbara Coughlin-Martin on October 14, 2009 at 6:18am

I'm just joining the group, and I'd love to hear what others can tell me about lymphedema. Is there any new info about who may be most susceptible...and why?

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on October 10, 2009 at 11:32am

Beth- are you still interested in contacting my friend? I can send it via a message :)

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on October 4, 2009 at 9:53am

I was informed of a new website for general breast cancer education KnowBreastCancer.org

Check it out for valuable information!

Comment by beth rosentreter on September 11, 2009 at 7:58am

thank you very much, I will be out of town from 9-28 thru 10-5...

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on September 10, 2009 at 10:34pm

Beth I did not hear back from her. I think she is traveling but i will send her an email again! Ee.

Comment by beth rosentreter on September 10, 2009 at 6:57pm

Hi Eeris,
How's everything? I am still searching on facility for Oncology Massaging. Did you ever get ahold of your friend? I was hoping that your friend could help me out in some way... I am so glad to see that there are so many massage therapist that massage for cancer, it is so beautiful.
Beth

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on September 6, 2009 at 2:20pm

Hello to all new members Kelly, Jenny, Sharity, Jessica, Anna, Larua, Pamela. I hope I did not forget anyone.
Please bring your input and questions for discussion.
I will be traveling Sep 14th -26 so I apologize if I will not be around to greet people or respond.

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on August 27, 2009 at 12:25am

Beth- I am waiting to hear back from my friend. I gave her your info. Sounds like you are doing all the right things, the rest is time and persistence. Keep the good work!

Comment by beth rosentreter on August 24, 2009 at 9:43pm

Hi Eeris,

I live in the southern suburbs just outside of chicago... That would be awesome if you have your friend e-mail me b_rosentreter@yahoo.com... I have tried contacting hospitals already and will be volunteering for an organization called Fayes Light. I also volunteer for a Relay of life and have contacted Chirst Hospital because they have a childrens cancer area and the breast cancer center which stated that they were going to have two organized meeting and the children's didn't know anything... however the Breast Cancer stated that it wouldn't be benifical for me since it would be more of caregivers.. However she did give me a person name and I called however i called on friday and this week she's on vacation. However the first person I spoke with stated that they did have an informational nite/day but it's when I gone on vacation. So I am going to call her back and ask if I can come in and massage the patients when they are getting chemo... As for talks surely I can talk about what I learned however I really do not have first hand knowledge under my hands to actually compare apples to oranges....I'll let you know.... Beth

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on August 23, 2009 at 6:35pm

Hello Beth- Welcome to our group.
Are you in the Chicago area? I have a friend/colleague in Chicago who helped started a massage program in a hospital- I can ask her for details or connect the two of you if you are interested.
Here is a copy of a previous post for a question similar to yours, you may try some of these ideas-
Contact local PT offices and cancer support groups to offer talks about the benefits of massage for the cancer patient. Try to target and educate the people vs. the medical personnel, they might be more invested in learning how to Improve their quality of life.
Contact cancer conferences organizations in your area and offer to be a speaker.
Offer talks at the hospitals, medical centers, community centers, senior centers etc;
If you are not the speaker kind, go to different fundraising events for cancer like Relay for Life and the Avon walks they always have a need for massage therapists volunteers see if you can become more visible offering massages.
If you have time to volunteer at cancer organizations- I started by facilitating a Breast cancer support group. (Breast cancer network of strength is one 1-800-221-2141. www.networkofstrength.org )
Side note: Cancer patients may be often financially stressed and will not be able to afford to fully pay for a session- I always offer a sliding scale.
If you haven't done so yet- make sure to put on your business card and brochures that you do oncology massage- just to start identifying yourself with that field and setting your intentions in that directions.

It takes time, work and most of all- word of mouth, especially if you are in an area where massage is not as acceptable or associated as a luxurious regiment rather than a health necessity.
Best of luck, keep us posted on your progress!
Eeris
www.bodyworkwisdom.com

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