{"id":5436,"date":"2019-10-23T18:52:08","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T10:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/?page_id=5436"},"modified":"2025-03-31T16:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T08:36:38","slug":"cancer-massage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/en\/wellness\/cancer-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancer Massage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"scroll-section-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\"><strong>You can find these in this article:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-F\">What is Cancer Massage?<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-A\">Benefits of Cancer Massage<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-B\">Debunking Myths around Cancer Massage<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-C\">Things to Consider<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-D\">Cancer Massage Techniques<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571901638539{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;section-F&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What is Cancer Massage?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffa800&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627962416655{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;separator-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571828165575{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;]Cancer massage is a form of complementary therapy specially designed for cancer patients with the aim of relieving their physical discomfort or improving their psychological well-being. It may involve stroking, kneading, tapping or pressing the muscles and soft tissues of the body, using varying intensity, direction, rate and rhythm. A massage therapist can treat your whole body, or focus on a specific part, such as your head, neck, shoulder or back.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571829321586{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;section-A&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Benefits of Cancer Massage&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffa800&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627962426624{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;separator-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571828299746{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;]Cancer massage helps reduce physical, psycho-social and emotional symptoms, including:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5449&#8243; img_size=&#8221;400&#215;400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571903120607{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Relieving headaches, pain, tension, treatment-induced nausea, vomiting and fatigue[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5446&#8243; img_size=&#8221;400&#215;400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571903130528{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Reducing stress and anxiety[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5443&#8243; img_size=&#8221;400&#215;400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571903150412{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Enhancing mood[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5440&#8243; img_size=&#8221;400&#215;400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571903165129{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Improving overall quality of life[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5449&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571899532604{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571899863567{margin-top: 22% !important;}&#8221;]Relieving headaches, pain, tension, treatment-induced nausea, vomiting and fatigue[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5443&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571829085772{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571899868607{margin-top: 22% !important;}&#8221;]Enhancing mood[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5446&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571899445580{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571899872945{margin-top: 22% !important;}&#8221;]Reducing stress and anxiety[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5440&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571829108925{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571899878105{margin-top: 22% !important;}&#8221;]Improving overall quality of life[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743410160596{margin-top: 35px !important;}&#8221;]A cancer massage therapist should have oncology massage training to work with cancer patients and survivors. The therapy is usually customised to meet the unique and changing needs of a particular individual.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested, please reach out to one of our staff members for an appointment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"whatsapp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85230015994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> <b>WhatsApp Contact Us<\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/sD94k8ZWrGg&#8221; el_width=&#8221;80&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571899184379{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;section-B&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Debunking Myths around Cancer Massage&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffa800&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627962426624{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;separator-margin&#8221;][vc_accordion top_margin=&#8221;page-margin-top&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Will it accelerate the growth and spread of tumours?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1571891579-1-27&#8243;][vc_column_text]Massage will not cause cancer to spread to other parts of the body via the lymphatic system. Having said that, it is advisable to avoid direct pressure over the tumour sites, lymph nodes as well as regions of risk.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Can it treat cancer?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1571891579-2-13&#8243;][vc_column_text]No evidence suggests that massage can treat cancer. However, clinical studies have shown that it can reduce cancer-related symptoms, including pain, anxiety, depression and fatigue.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571892620163{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/_StJAN_pi3U&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/nkGWiyPevi4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571896499829{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;section-C&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Things to Consider&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffa800&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627962426624{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;separator-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571896596886{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>During cancer massage, it is important to avoid massage to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tumour(s) or lymph node(s) (i.e. glands) affected by cancer<\/li>\n<li>Areas being treated with radiotherapy, which are often complicated with pain and infection<\/li>\n<li>Areas that are bruised or sensitive<\/li>\n<li>Areas close to intravenous catheters and pain relief patches<\/li>\n<li>Open wounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additionally, massage should be avoided if:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cancer has spread to your bones<\/li>\n<li>If you have a low platelet count<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your cancer massage therapist will ask you and the medical team appropriate questions in order to make safe adjustments to the massage.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/161uSVZV96Y&#8221; 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