Does research support the efficacy of massage therapy for cancer symptoms and treatment side effects?

A review of 19 small studies involving over 1,200 participants found some studies suggesting that massage with or without aromatherapy may help relieve pain and anxiety in people with cancer.

The Society for Integrative Oncology issued guidelines on the evidence-based use of integrative therapies during and after breast cancer treatment, recommending the use of massage therapy to improve mood disturbance in breast cancer survivors after active treatment

In clinical practice guidelines issued by the American College of Chest Physicians, massage therapy is suggested as part of a multi-modality cancer supportive care program for lung cancer patients whose anxiety or pain is not adequately controlled by usual care.

Healthcare continues evolving to less-invasive, natural, and drug-free methods, recognizing the value of massage therapy as an aspect of wellness.

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