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Breast Cancer



New breast cancer study findings reported from University of Kansas, Medical Department



June 11th, 2009

"Therapeutic massage has demonstrated positive physical and emotional benefits to offset the effects of treatments associated with breast cancer. The goal of this study was to assess the impact of therapeutic massage on the quality of life of patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer," researchers in the United States report.

"Using a pre/post intervention assessment design, this prospective, convenience sample pilot study measured anxiety, pain, nausea, sleep quality, and quality of life. Treatment consisted of one 30-minute treatment per week for 3 consecutive weeks. Instruments selected for this study were used in previous massage therapy studies to measure...


Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-06-11)

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