Therapeutic Massage for Breast Cancer Patients

Statistics Canada reported that in 2014 an estimated 24,400 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,000 will die from it. In addition, 1 in 9 women is expected to develop breast cancer at some point during her lifetime (after age 20) and that 1 in 29 will die from it.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women and while its cause is unknown, early detection is vital - followed by proper medical treatment.

Massage therapy has been shown to offer a number of benefits for breast cancer patients. The therapists at Academy Massage are both skilled and qualified to perform procedures that have proven helpful. Immediate benefits include the reduction of stress and anxiety and in the long-term decrease depression and restore a sense of well-being. Therapeutic massage can also alleviate cancer pain and help boost the immune system. 

A proper breast massage has also proven effective in preventing the buildup of toxins in the lymphatic system and aids in relieving other potential post-surgery symptoms.  Contact us today if you, or someone you care for, could benefit from this specialized form of massage.