In order to provide the optimal massage therapy experience for people living with cancer, massage therapists are highly encouraged to seek professional development courses. There are numerous S4OM recognized training opportunities for massage therapists interest in working with people at all stages of the cancer journey: from diagnosis, through treatment, into survivorship, or end-of-life. The recognition of of a training program is ased on instructor qualifications, classroom hours, coverage of specific topics and supervised hands-on practice.