Massage Recommended for Breast Cancer Patients

The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) has published guidelines for use of integrative therapies in breast cancer patients and survivors. The SIO is an international organization of cancer researchers, oncologists, nurses, dietitians, holistic practitioners and other healthcare professionals. These experts evaluated over 200 published studies on use of integrative therapies in breast cancer patients, and wrote recommendations for the therapies with the most evidence of effectiveness. The SIO guidelines recommend massage therapy for depression and mood disturbances in breast cancer patients. Massage produces a relaxation response that provides many benefits, including elevating mood. For more information on the benefits of massage, please visit the Kiel Unger Massage Therapy website.