Society for Oncology Massage
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Oncology, n.  The study of cancer.
 
Massage, n. The manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being.
 
Oncology Massage, n. The adaptation of massage to safely nurture body, mind and spirit of anyone who is dealing with cancer.

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Oncology massage brings a measure of pleasure
and peace into lives filled with pain and worry.

Welcome to the website of the Society for Oncology Massage, Inc.  The Society was conceived in 2007 at the first national meeting of oncology massage therapists in Toledo.  About 200 therapists attended the second meeting in 2010 in Minneapolis.  We and are looking forward to our third meeting in 2013 in Houston. (More about these Oncology Massage Healing Summits)

These pages explain the steadily advancing body of knowledge that underlies oncology massage, the remarkable benefits of massage for cancer patients and its rapid acceptance by patients, caregivers and physicians.

If you are a patient, browse the 'For Consumers' pages or click here to see if a member therapist has registered in your area.

If you are a therapist, browse the website to get acquainted or click here to find to a membership application.

If you would like to introduce someone to the Society, tell them about the website, give them a "How to Join" flyer or give them our tri-fold brochure.

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The content of this website is presented for information only. It is NOT medical advice.
Please be sure to consult and follow the advice of your doctors on all medical matters.    
 

# Photos 1, 4 and 7 reprinted with permission from Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with Cancer, 2nd Ed.
* Photos 2,3,5 and 6 courtesy of the American Massage Therapy Association
 

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