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Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with Cancer
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.9940622
EAN: 9781844090907
Edition: 2nd
ISBN: 1844090906
Label: Findhorn Press
Manufacturer: Findhorn Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: January 01, 2007
Publisher: Findhorn Press
Studio: Findhorn Press
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Editorial Review:
A practical book written for both health professionals and the layperson, this newly revised guide deconstructs common myths about the use of massage in cancer treatment. Reviewing literature that shows cancer to be caused by genetic mutation and the influence of hormones, the opening discussion emphasizes that mechanical action such as massage does not break tumors open or cause them to spread. The book purports that the real medical issues for massage therapists center on ameliorating the discomfort of treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. The topics covered include massage in hospitals, in respite care, for the dying, and for exhausted caregivers, with appendices summarizing research on oncology patients and massage. Charts for the adjustment of massage techniques according to the treatment a patient is undergoing are also included.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Enthusiastically recommended supplemental resource for massage professionals everywhere.
Now in a newly revised and enlarged edition, Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with Cancer is an in-depth guide to using massage to lessen the deleterious effects of chemotherapy and radiation, relieve pain, and improve overall quality of life for cancer patients. Written by massage therapist Gayle MacDonald, Medicine Hands is intended especially for fellow massage therapists, offering years of professional experience and wisdom concerning techniques, learning to assess the needs of patients, ... Read More
Rating: - RN, LMT, Oncology Massage Therapist
I am taking Gayle MacDonald's Oncology Massage Therapy Certification program courses and her new updates are wonderful! Much of what we have been studying is in her book, so its been great study tool. I currently work with people living with cancer and now I feel totally competent in my field of expertise doing so. Great book, and can't wait for more books by her.
Rating: - Excellent book, excellent instructor
The non-profit educational institution that I chair just hosted a three-day training for massage therapists with Gayle, and we were the first group to be taught using this newest edition of her book. I own the first edition and had devoured it cover-to-cover; this edition is a huge step up from that wonderful book. Gayle dispels myths about cancer and massage with science, and also gives the reader and practitioner many new tools and ways of working with people living with cancer, either preparing for ... Read More
Rating: - Helpful
I got this book when I was in massage school, writing a short essay on massage and ovarian cancer patients. It has an excellent chapter on massage and metastases that every body worker and physician working with cancer patients should read, all necessary information on precautions during all stages, and tons of good advice on everything from working in a hospital setting to working on friends and family of the patient. I will definitely refer to it whenever I treat clients with a history of cancer, or work ... Read More
Rating: - A wealth of information...
I found this book to be a true inspiration for me. I found out about it through one of the Massage magazines and I can honestly say it was one of the best and most important purchaces I made since I graduted from massage school in 1999.
I have used it as a reference while doing volunteer as an LMT on the oncology unit at my local hospital and it was extremely helpful. Staff and students alike were very impressed with it when I showed it to them. The layout of this book is very user friendly ... Read More
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