18 Aug

Posted at 23:02h in Cancer

Scar formation is part of the natural healing process. Scars may heal beautifully or may look unsightly, create tugging or pulling sensations, or restrict range of motion of an arm or chest wall. They may also be associated with cording or trapped pockets of lymphatic...

29 Jan

Posted at 14:13h in Palliative Care

I was working with an elderly palliative care client. She was dying and the family, who lived overseas, had requested nurturing touch. The son had flown in to be with his mother. Later, after her death, we were chatting and I was talking about...

24 Jan

Posted at 11:27h in Cancer

I’d love a massage. And I’ve got cancer … where do I start? I’m looking for more ease and comfort in my life right now … how do I find it? Who can provide the massage that I’m looking for? Massage can be a powerful tool to help relax...