{"id":878262,"date":"2022-01-27T10:28:53","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T15:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/?page_id=878262"},"modified":"2024-07-24T10:02:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T14:02:01","slug":"oncology-massage","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/cancer-care\/patient-resources\/oncology-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Oncology Massage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is an Oncology Massage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/news\/is-massage-therapy-good-for-cancer-patients\/\">Oncology massage<\/a>&nbsp;has been shown to relieve symptoms for cancer patients \u2014 improving mood and decreasing anxiety, depression and pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, oncology massage involves manipulation of soft tissue using light-touch massage. Patients report that massage helps them take their mind off their cancer journey, taking time that\u2019s just for them. Massages are done in the clinic, and are provided in a relaxing atmosphere with warm blankets, soft pillows and dim lighting. Caregivers of patients also may be eligible for massage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With experience and training in how cancer and its treatments affect the body, oncology massage therapists respond to your unique needs for positioning and pressure levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The level of pressure applied by the oncology massage therapist is guided by your comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of&nbsp;Massage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Strengthens the immune system<\/li><li>Decreases pain<\/li><li>Relieves anxiety<\/li><li>Increases blood circulation and lymph flow<\/li><li>Relaxes muscles<\/li><li>Improves range of motion<\/li><li>Elevates mood<\/li><li>Aids in relaxation<\/li><li>Fosters a feeling of well-being<\/li><li>Increases awareness of the mind-body connection<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oncology-massage-locations\">Oncology Massage Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/cancer-care\/patient-resources\/cancer-resource-centers\/\">Norton Cancer Institute<\/a>, massage therapy is available for patients currently receiving inpatient treatment and their caregivers. The service is provided by a licensed massage therapist at no cost to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours and availability vary by location. Ask your nurse if oncology massage is available during your next appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row gy-4\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Norton Cancer Institute \u2013 Audubon<\/strong><br>Norton Medical Plaza West \u2013 Audubon, Suite 405<br>2355 Poplar Level Road<br>Louisville, KY 40217<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Norton Cancer Institute \u2013 Downtown<\/strong><br>676 S. Floyd St., third floor<br>Louisville, KY 40202<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Norton Cancer Institute \u2013 St. Matthews<\/strong><br>Norton Medical Plaza 2 \u2013 St. Matthews, Suite 405<br>3991 Dutchmans Lane<br>Louisville, Kentucky<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Norton Cancer Institute Resource Center<br>Norton Cancer Institute \u2013 Brownsboro, third floor<\/strong><br>4955 Norton Healthcare Blvd.<br>Louisville, KY 40241<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Norton Children\u2019s Hospital&nbsp;<\/strong><br>231 E. Chestnut St.<br>Louisville, KY 40202<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Norton Cancer Institute \u2013 Jeffersonville<\/strong><br>301 Gordon Gutmann Blvd., Suite 301<br>Jeffersonville, IN 47130<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":780558,"parent":200,"menu_order":10,"template":"","class_list":["post-878262","service","type-service","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.9 (Yoast SEO v27.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Oncology Massage | Norton Healthcare<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Typically, oncology massage involves manipulation of soft tissue using light touch massage. 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