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Gerryb
Gerryb Member Posts: 106 ✭
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When is it ok to have a regular massage?

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  • Melsie97
    Melsie97 Member Posts: 74 ✭
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    Hi @Gerryb my Oncologist was happy for me to have a massage during Chemo, however I didn't find it very beneficial as they wouldn't press very hard due to low platelets. I have since gone for two since finishing and love it. You can look in the Cancer Council Wendite for people accrediated in Oncology Massage. Cheers Mel
  • melclarity
    melclarity Member Posts: 3,502 ✭
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    Gerry there are actually Oncology Masseurs so I found out, I bumped into a lady I used to know years ago and she was a Nurse, turned Masseur...now an Oncology masseur. So Id say thats what Youre looking for, someone who deals with this. Hugs Melinda xo
  • socoda
    socoda Member Posts: 1,767 ✭
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    And @Gerryb, with no medical experience and truly no idea I would personally say - ANYTIME!!!! woohooooooooo!!!!   ;)
  • SoldierCrab
    SoldierCrab Member Posts: 3,445 ✭
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    I had massages throughout my treatment by an oncology masseur.... 
    this link might help you find someone close by 
    http://www.lymphoedema.org.au/the-register/find-a-practitioner/
  • SoldierCrab
    SoldierCrab Member Posts: 3,445 ✭
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    here is the link for Oncology massuers http://www.oncologymassagetraining.com.au/index.php?content=42
  • Karenhappyquilter
    Karenhappyquilter Member Posts: 242 ✭
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    If you are at risk of lympodema it's best to avoid hard massage on the potentially affected arm, I have been advised it can aggravate or cause lymphedema.  Karen 

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