CARE HANDS: MASSAGE THERAPY FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER
MacDonald, Gayle
Format: Rings
266 pages Publication date: 2009/01
Editor: Triomar
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The benefits of massage for cancer patients
This type of therapy brings comfort and relief to the patient who is recovering from a tumor. And the best: it can be held up by relatives
medicine today has drugs and equipment that can destroy tumors with a precision air strike. But believe me: a good massage should be part of an arsenal in the war against cancer. It guarantees a dose of well-being of individuals with the disease need in battle. Word of science. Recent surveys find that, done correctly, massage reduces tension and relieves pain these patients.
Nobody needs to be a massage therapist or specialist to provide this benefit (see step by step to the side). Just having the basics. Thus, fathers, sons, brothers, partners - everyone coming in short - can collaborate with the recovery dedicating a few minutes this therapeutic contact. It reveals what a new study directed by Collinge Associates, an American organization that investigates the effect of complementary therapies for the National Institute of Health in the United States.
After following 97 volunteers - with different types of cancer in various stages - the researchers found that touches the skin have a profound impact on quality of life of those facing a tumor. "A 20-minute massage is able to halve the anxiety and pain," says William Collinge, a doctor who gives name to the association and who coordinated the experiment. "Imagine if it is performed in the comfort of home, where he directed the patient to be massaged three times a week. Naturally, the advantage is much greater. "According to the doctor, who was a professor at the School of Public Health, University of California, its scientific study indicated that massage should be considered an effective supportive therapy, helping patients to hold on treatment the cancer itself.
Collinge's work resulted in a program that can be followed by a DVD. For now, it's only available in English, English and Mandarin. But you can get an idea of \u200b\u200bits content on the site www.revistasaude.com.br.
The mechanisms that make a massage balm has not been fully elucidated. "Some scholars suggest that it increases the release of substances such as serotonin and dopamine, that are responsible for reducing the transmission of painful impulse to the central nervous system," said the nurse Karine Leon, who is advisor for academic research at the Cancer Institute of the State of St. Paul. "Massage also distracting, distracted the attention of nuisance."
Other research demonstrates that the technique performed on the feet or the body surface, for a mean period of 30 to 60 minutes, reduce pain, fatigue, nausea, sadness and depression. "This effect lasts for about 48 hours. That's why the therapy should be administered every two days, at least, "says Karine.
Unlike what was thought up years ago, the maneuver does not facilitate the spread of cancer cells in the body, ie, metastasis. However, not every patient facing cancer can enjoy a massage. "A minimum of contact is enough to cause a fracture in patients whose cancer spread to the bones", explains Marcelo Fanelle, clinical director of the Hospital AC Camargo in Sao Paulo.
In other cases, the procedure should only be delayed - as when there is risk of infection and bleeding, something reported by a low platelet count in a CBC. Or is there a threat of thrombosis, a clot can travel lane. "Still, there is always a safe area that can be touched and cause relaxation," reassures Collinge. "Take the hands, feet, head and face, for example, brings the same feel welcome. "
by KÁTIA STRINGUETO
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27th Annual Convention in Los Angeles Cancer
Reflexology, massage therapists and other practitioners of alternative techniques from around the world attended the 27th Convention Annual Cancer in Los Angeles (United States) to share ideas, techniques and strategies in the war against cancer.
"Since our goal is to have information on alternative techniques available worldwide, I would say that the convention was a huge success", said Norman Fritz, president of the Cancer Control Society (Cancer Control), which sponsored the event . "We had close to 1,500 participants worldwide, including MDs, Ph.Ds, chiropractors and representatives of many other specialties - like people who are not expert but has a great interest in the subject. We are united by a bond of optimism in As regards the role of alternative medicine in treating cancer and diseases related to cancer. "
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Although Fritz has emphasized the importance of all the additional protocols, he spoke with MASSAGE MAGAZINE specifically about the benefits of massage and touch therapies like cancer treatment.
"A healthy lymphatic circulation is important in the fight against cancer and other diseases" - he said, "because it is vital that the right nutrients and oxygen reach the cells in addition to sure that the undesirable substances are removed. Unlike the blood system, which has the heart, the lymphatic system has no pump, so patients who are ill or detained has to be a help. "Fritz concludes," In my 50 years of monitoring of patient data, I have noted that for patients with advanced stage of cancer - where the internal process of metastasis is advanced - the traditional medicine offers a success rate of about 2% (two percent), while alternative medicine but has been very successful. "
The additional protocols can be used for the prevention and treatment of cancer?
Three known experts offered their views.
Karlis Ullis, MD, the internationally renowned sports medicine and physical rehabilitation at UCLA, said
"I have used Rolfing ®, Hellerwork, and other techniques with their hands for years and found that they are helpful in treating a variety of conditions and symptoms, including those associated with cancer. For example, we use forms of touch therapy to release emotions and energies that could otherwise be released and damaging to both patients physically and emotionally. Prolonged anxiety, fear and bitterness not only produce biochemical effects that compromise the immune system, also promote the defense response that we call "armor" in which there is a contraction of the muscles, sometimes to compress tissues and organs. Over time, the individual will become rigid and unable to move freely, taking you to a variety of discomforts and mobility problems. "
" Cancer is a frightening disease, "Ullis continues," and anxiety diagnosis, by itself, can lead to a state of "armor". In addition, surgery and other conventional therapies worsen these conditions because the scars. We found that the deep tissue massage and similar modes reverse the damage effect "armor" and really promote the well-being "
Rhonda Funes, a certified reflexologist in Beverly Hills, uses his skills to relieve cancer pain to help patients relax. According to Funes, reflexology creates a balance within the body, allowing it to improve its own capacity of patient recovery.
"I've worked with patients in all stages of cancer and almost always seen improvements, "said Funes, "Even in more serious cases, reflexology relieves anxiety and may reduce the need of medication for pain. I work together with numerous doctors who recognize the value of combining the disciplines of traditional and non-traditional treatment of a variety of diseases, including cancer. "
Randy Martin, Ph.D., DOM, which works in Encino, California, is enthusiastic about combining the traditional and the additional protocols. "I threw in medical diagnostic techniques in my practice in the West, combined with homeopathic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine." he said.
Martin is commonly used by traditional healers after chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and said that he finds in acupuncture, herbs and hands-on healing "very helpful in relieving many side effects of traditional treatments, such as pain, nausea and diarrhea. "
Source: Journal Massage Magazene, Issue 83, Jan / Feb 2000, pages 38 and 39.
would like to clarify that alternative therapies should NOT be considered at any time, as substitute for conventional treatments for cancer patients, but rather as a complement to these treatments.
Importantly, your doctor should always be consulted when using any alternative treatment, whatever it is.
Likewise your massage therapist should be informed of their problem and have knowledge about what areas should or should not perform as well as techniques to be used whenever possible and contact your doctor explaining how the session will be held.
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