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Can cancer patients do massage? does it have any side effects?
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Massage: There should be no problem with having a massage as long as it is worked into the multidisciplinary approach of cancer treatment by your oncologist.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Do not massage: The tumor. Cancer patients can enjoy massage. It would not be a good idea to massage any tissue or part affected by the tumor.
Answered 9/29/2012
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