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PMID: 19648098 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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This article examines interest in massage therapy and other forms of complementary and alternative medicine among patients with breast disease. Surveys were mailed to 63 patients who had a breast abnormality or a recent diagnosis of breast cancer and received complimentary massage therapy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, from February to April 2005. Thirty-five patients responded (56% response rate). All participants felt that massage therapy was effective in helping them relax, and 34 felt that it was very or somewhat effective in reducing muscle tension. More than 75% reported that massage therapy was effective in reducing fatigue, creating a general feeling of wellness, and improving sleep quality and their ability to think clearly. Although this study was small, the findings show that massage therapy may help patients with breast disease relax and feel better overall. |
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Sandhya Pruthi; Amy C Degnim; Brent A Bauer; Robert W DePompolo; Veena Nayar |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Clinical journal of oncology nursing Volume: 13 ISSN: 1538-067X ISO Abbreviation: Clin J Oncol Nurs Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
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Created Date: 2009-08-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9705336 Medline TA: Clin J Oncol Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 422-5 Citation Subset: N |
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Division of General Internal Medicine and the Breast Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA. pruthi.sandhya@mayo.edu |
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