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Definition of Oncology Massage
Welcome from the President of S4OM.
Not medical advice disclaimer○For Consumers
Consumers' Welcome from the President of S4OM.
Oncology Massage Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)
Is massage safe for me?
What do cancer patients say about massage?
What does the medical community say about massage?
How will massage help me with my cancer journey?
A thoughtful therapist's view of oncology massage.
What should I know about choosing a therapist?
How do I find a trained oncology massage therapist?
What are the letters after massage therapists names?
Where can I learn more about massage in general.
Therapist Locator
Find a trained therapist near you.Additional Information
Hospital Oncology Programs Incorporating Massage
Individual Oncology Massage Practitioner Websites
Internet Coverage of Cancer and Massage
Media Coverage of Cancer and Massage
Popular Press
Massage Press
Massage and Cancer Bibliography
Cancer Ribbon ColorsOur Stories
Oncology massage stories from both sides of the massage table.○Oncology Massage Therapist Locator
Find a trained therapist near you.○About S4OM
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Items from all over, of particular interest to our community.
A Fable About Our Work
Google Alerts – Keep track of new items about oncology massage on the web.
Vitamin D and Cancer – An important up and coming linkage.
Healing Well After Breast Surgery - Steps clients can take to speed healing.
Interest in Oncology Massage Exploding - Google links increase by 10 times in 5 years.
Healed But Not Cured - Curing is about the body. Healing is about the mind and the soul.
Massage Shortens Chemo Recovery Time – “three days instead of seven”.
Cancer Brain - Does it exist? Perhaps we’ve been missing a bigger picture.
Cancer Patient Held at US Airport for Missing Fingerprints
Catholic Church Forbids Reike
Study: Massage Eases Pain of Mammograms
Award Presented to S4OM Founder - 6 minute video
Unemployment Hits Cancer Survivors Harder
Back To Normal - Life after treatment involves re-examining life choices.
The Final Journey - The Abernathy family document Judy's final journey.
Resolving Your Own Death - "My own death did not terrify me anymore".
Annual Breast Exams - The doctor should take at least as long as you brush your teeth.
○Oncology Massage Research
Overview of massage research sources and methods.
Additional sources of research data.
Current research citations on massage and cancer (members only).
○Massage & Life
A compendium of inspired and inspiring quotations.○For Therapists
Introduction to Discussion Forum
Forum (members only).Therapists' Welcome from the President of S4OM.
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All memberships are renewed each March 31st.Volunteer
Opportunities to help S4OM grow and go.Upcoming Events
Meetings and programs of interest to oncology massage therapists.Therapist Resources
Regularly updated information about the practice of oncology massage therapy.
Common Rashes – A slideshow of some common but serious rashes.
Screening Tool for Cancer Stress - NCCN screen for evaluating patient distress
Massage, Moles and Melanoma - You may save a client's life.
Lymphedema Primer - Signs, symptoms and risk factors of lymphedema.
Media Relations Guide – What to do when a reporter calls.
Axillary Web Syndrome/Cording – A nicely illustrated article.
Reducing the Risk of Lymphedema During and After Breast Cancer Treatment
To BSE or Not to BSE? - If you are a woman, should you, do you?
Annual Breast Exams - The doctor should take at least as long as you brush your teeth.
Do I need to glove for chemotherapy? - A way to think about this vexing issue.
What is oncology massage like for the therapist? - An elegant answer.
Oncology Massage Intake Form - A necessity. (Members Only)
Standards of Practice for General Massage in the English speaking countries
S4OM Standards of Practice for Oncology Massage
Common Chemotherapy Agents – Lee Anne Blank’s spreadsheet in progress.
A Very Public Spokesperson - Tracy Walton’s column in Massage Today.
Trainings
S4OM Standards for Recognition of Instructors and Curricula
Recognized instructors and oncology training programs.
The meaning of S4OM "Recognition" of instructors/courses.Artwork
Copyrighted S4OM logos. Use limited to S4OM members.Documents
A directory of S4OM documents with links. {Members Only)○Newsletter
The latest news about S4OM and the practice of oncology massage.
Archive of past issues.
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Link to the therapist Locator○ 2010 Oncology Massage Healing Summit
Complete information about S4OM's triennial national conference.○Website FAQ
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