Massage therapy during radiation for breast cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests if focused chair massages after each radiation treatment can help with pain, movement, and quality of life for breast cancer patients. You would receive massages during your radiation treatment period.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have breast cancer and are getting radiation treatment with the goal of curing the cancer
- Your radiation schedule can be daily, every other day, or twice a week
- You are willing to have a short chair massage after each radiation session
- You can read and understand English to fill out study questionnaires
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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