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hi. I’m 8 weeks post L mastectomy where I had 22 lymph nodes removed. Prior to that I had 8 rounds of chemo. Next week I start radiation. Tomorrow I’m booked in for a massage and it’s just been sugge...
Hello @Moosie,
Great to hear that you are having a relaxation massage. I have attached the following link with information from Cancer Council New South Wales regarding massage. It is ok to have a light massage as long as it is not near any cancer specific site. The following link provides more information which will help you put your mind at ease.
https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/17958/b1000/massage-and-cancer-42/massage-and-cancer-benefits-of-touch/
Great to hear that you are having a relaxation massage. I have attached the following link with information from Cancer Council New South Wales regarding massage. It is ok to have a light massage as long as it is not near any cancer specific site. The following link provides more information which will help you put your mind at ease.
https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/17958/b1000/massage-and-cancer-42/massage-and-cancer-benefits-of-touch/