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1 Wilcock, A.; Manderson, C.; Weller, R.; Walker, G.; Carr, D.; Carey, A.-M.; Broadhurst, D.; Mew, J.; Ernst, E.
Does aromatherapy massage benefit patients with cancer attending a specialist palliative care day centre?
Palliative Med, 2004, 18, 287-290
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
2 Billhult, A.; Bergbom, I.; Stener-Victorin, E.
Massage Relieves Nausea in Women with Breast Cancer Who Are Undergoing Chemotherapy
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(1), 53-57
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Sickness
3 Mehling, W.E.; Jacobs, B.; Acree, M.; Wilson, L.; Bostrom, A.; West, J.; Acquah, J.; Burns, B.; Chapman, J.; Hecht, F.M.
Symptom management with massage and acupuncture in postoperative cancer patients
A randomized controlled trial
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2007, 33(3), 258-266
Acupuncture, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
4 Wilkinson, S.M.; Love, S.B.; Westcombe, A.M.; Gambles, M.A.; Burgess, C.C.; Cargill, A.; Young, T.; Maher, J.; Ramirez, A.J.
Effectiveness of aromatherapy massage in the management of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer
A multicenter randomized controlled trial
J Clin Oncol, 2007, 25(5), 532-539
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
5 Patterson, M.; Maurer, S.; Adler, S.R.; Avins, A.L.
A novel clinical-trial design for the study of massage therapy
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 169-176
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
6 Stringer, J.; Swindell, R.; Dennis, M.
Massage in patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy reduces serum cortisol and prolactin
Psychooncol, 2008, 17(10), 1024-1031
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
7 Imanishi, J.; Kuriyama, H.; Shigemori, I.; Watanabe, S.; Aihara, Y.; Kita, M.; Sawai, K.; Nakajima, H.; Yoshida, N.; Kunisawa, M.; Kawase, M.; Fukui, K.
Anxiolytic effect of aromatherapy massage in patients with breast cancer
eCAM, 2009, 6(1), 123-128
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
8 Smith, M.C.; Yamashita, T.E.; Bryant, L.L.; Hemphill, L.; Kutner, J.S.
Providing massage therapy for people with advanced cancer
What to expect
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 367-371
Observational trial, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Patient structure, Practice
9 Sturgeon, M.; Wetta-Hall, R.; Hart, T.; Good, M.; Dakhil, S.
Effects of therapeutic massage on the quality of life among patients with breast cancer during treatment
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 373-380
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage
10 Osaka, I.; Kurihara, Y.; Tanaka, K.; Nishizaki, H.; Aoki, S.; Adachi, I.
Endocrinological evaluations of brief hand massages in palliative care
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(9), 981-985
Anxiety, Observational trial, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Stress
11 Torres Lacomba, M.; Yuste Sánchez, M.J.; Zapico Goni, A.; Prieto Merino, D.; Mayoral del Moral, O.; Cerezo Téllez, E.; Minayo Mogollón, E.
Effectiveness of early physiotherapy to prevent lymphoedema after surgery for breast cancer
Randomised, single blinded, clinical trial
BMJ, 2010, 340(121), b5396; (1-8)
Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
12 Wyatt, G.; Sikorskii, A.; Rahbar, M.H.; Victorson, D.; Adams, L.
Intervention fidelity
Aspects of complementary and alternative medicine research
Cancer Nurs, 2010, 33(5), 331-342
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Methodology, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Theory
13 Lai, T.K.T.; Cheung, M.C.; Lo, C.K.; Ng, K.L.; Fung, Y.H.; Tong, M.; Yau, C.C.
Effectiveness of aroma massage on advanced cancer patients with constipation
A pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(1), 37-43
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Constipation
14 Clemens, K.E.; Jaspers, B.; Klaschik, E.; Nieland, P.
Evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of physiotherapeutic management of lymphoedema in palliative care patients
Jap J Clin Oncol, 2010, 40(11), 1068-1072
Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Palliative care, Physiotherapy, Retrospective design
15 Listing, M.; Krohn, M.; Liezmann, C.; Kim, I.; Reisshauer, A.; Peters, E.; Klapp, B.F.; Rauchfuss, M.
The efficacy of classical massage on stress perception and cortisol following primary treatment of breast cancer
Arch Women Mental Health, 2010, 13(2), 165-173
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Stress
16 Kim, J.I.; Lee, M.S.; Kang, J.W.; Choi do, Y.; Ernst, E.
Reflexology for the symptomatic treatment of breast cancer
A systematic review
Integr Cancer Ther, 2010, 9(4), 326-330
Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Reflex therapy, Systematic review
17 Martíon, M.L.; Hernández, M.A.; Avendano, C.; Rodríguez, F.; Martínez, H.
Manual lymphatic drainage therapy in patients with breast cancer related lymphoedema
BMC Cancer, 2011, 11(1), 94
Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
18 Noto, Y.; Kitajima, M.; Kudo, M.; Okudera, K.; Hirota, K.
Leg massage therapy promotes psychological relaxation and reinforces the first-line host defense in cancer patients
J Anesth, 2010, 24(6), 827-831
Anxiety, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress
19 Cantarero-Villanueva, I.; Fernández-Lao, C.; Moral-Avila, R. del; Fernández-de-las-Penas, C.; Feriche-Fernández-Castanys, M.B.; Arroyo-Morales, M.
Effectiveness of core stability exercises and recovery myofascial release massage on fatigue in breast cancer survivors
A randomized controlled clinical trial
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 620619; (1-9)
Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
20 Devoogdt, N.; Christiaens, M.R.; Geraerts, I.; Truijen, S.; Smeets, A.; Leunen, K.; Neven, P.; Van Kampen, M.
Effect of manual lymph drainage in addition to guidelines and exercise therapy on arm lymphoedema related to breast cancer
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2011, 343, d5326; (1-12)
Exercise therapy, Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
21 Amaral, M.T.P. do; Oliveira, M.M.F. de; Ferreira, N.D. de; Guimaraes, R.V.; Sarian, L.O.; Gurgel, M.S.C.
Manual therapy associated with upper limb exercises vs. exercises alone for shoulder rehabilitation in postoperative breast cancer
Physiother Theory Pract, 2012, 28(4), 299-306
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Surgery, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Shoulder
22 López-Sendín, N.; Alburquerque-Sendín, F.; Cleland, J.A.; Fernández-de-Las-Penas, C.
Effects of physical therapy on pain and mood in patients with terminal cancer
A pilot randomized clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(5), 480-486
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
23 Serfaty, M.; Wilkinson, S.; Freeman, C.; Mannix, K.; King, M.
The ToT study: helping with Touch or Talk (ToT)
A pilot randomised controlled trial to examine the clinical effectiveness of aromatherapy massage versus cognitive behaviour therapy for emotional distress in patients in cancer/palliative care
Psychooncol, 2012, 21(5), 563-569
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Depression, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Stress
24 Judson, P.L.; Dickson, E.L.; Argenta, P.A.; Xiong, Y.; Geller, M.A.; Carson, L.F.; et al.
A prospective, randomised trial of integrative medicine for women with ovarian cancer
Gynecol Oncol, 2011, 123(2), 346-350
Ovarian cancer, Gynaecology, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Therapeutic touch
25 Wyatt, G.; Sikorskii, A.; Rahbar, M.H.; Victorson, D.; You, M.
Health-related quality-of-life outcomes
A reflexology trial with patients with advanced-stage breast cancer
Oncol Nurs Forum, 2012, 39(6), 568-577
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflexology
26 Kohara, H.; Miyauchi, T.; Suehiro, Y.; Ueoka, H.; Takeyama, H.; Morita, T.
Combined modality treatment of aromatherapy, footsoak, and reflexology relieves fatigue in patients with cancer
J Palliat Med, 2004, 7(6), 791-796
Aromatherapy, Balneology, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Heilbad
27 Dyer, J.; Thomas, K.; Sandsund, C.; Shaw, C.
Is reflexology as effective as aromatherapy massage for symptom relief in an adult outpatient oncology population?
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2013, 19(3), 139-146
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Reflexology
28 Alcantara, J.; Alcantara, J.D.; Alcantara, J.
The chiropractic care of patients with cancer
A systematic review of the literature
Integr Cancer Ther, 2012, 11(4), 304-312
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Systematic review
29 Uzkeser, H.; Karatay, S.; Erdemci, B.; Koc, M.; Senel, K.
Efficacy of manual lymphatic drainage and intermittent pneumatic compression pump use in the treatment of lymphedema after mastectomy
A randomized controlled trial
Breast Cancer, 2015, 22(3), 300-307
Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
30 Dayes, I.S.; Whelan, T.J.; Julian, J.A.; Parpia, S.; Pritchard, K.I.; D'Souza, D.P.; Kligman, L.; Reise, D.; Leblanc, L.; McNeely, M.L.; Manchul, L.; Wiernikowski, J.; Levine, M.N.
Randomized trial of decongestive lymphatic therapy for the treatment of lymphedema in women with breast cancer
J Clin Oncol, 2013, 31(30), 3758-3763
Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
31 Oliveira, M.M.F. de; Rezende, L.F. de; Amaral, M.T.P. do; Pinto e Silva, M.P.; Morais, S.S.; Costa Gurgel, M.S.
Manual lymphatic drainage versus exercise in the early postoperative period for breast cancer
Physiother Theory Pract, 2014, 30(6), 384-389
Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Surgery, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Postoperative complaints
32 Ridner, S.H.; Poage-Hooper, E.; Kanar, C.; Doersam, J.K.; Bond, S.M.; Dietrich, M.S.
A pilot randomized trial evaluating low-level laser therapy as an alternative treatment to manual lymphatic drainage for breast cancer-related lymphedema
Oncol Nurs Forum, 2013, 40(4), 383-393
Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Laser therapy, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Edema, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, low-level laser therapy
33 Khiewkhern, S.; Promthet, S.; Sukprasert, A.; Eunhpinitpong, W.; Bradshaw, P.
Effectiveness of aromatherapy with light thai massage for cellular immunity improvement in colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2013, 14(6), 3903-3907
Aromatherapy, Cocos nucifera, Bowel cancer, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, ginger
34 Celebioglu, A.; Gürol, A.; Yildirim, Z.K.; Büyükavci, M.
Effects of massage therapy on pain and anxiety arising from intrathecal therapy or bone marrow aspiration in children with cancer
Int J Nurs Pract, 2015, 21(6), 797-804
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Pain
35 Taylor, A.G.; Snyder, A.E.; Anderson, J.G.; Brown, C.J.; Densmore, J.J.; Bourguignon, C.
Gentle massage improves disease and treatment-related symptoms in patients with acute myelogenous leukemia
J Clin Trials, 2014, 4(2), 1000161; (1-8)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Leukaemia, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
36 Karagozoglu, S.; Kahve, E.
Effects of back massage on chemotherapy-related fatigue and anxiety
Supportive care and therapeutic touch in cancer nursing
Appl Nurs Res, 2013, 26(4), 210-217
Anxiety, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases
37 Bergmann, A.; Costa Leite Ferreira, M.G. da; Aguiar, S.S. de; Almeida Dias, R. de; Souza Abrahao, K. de; Paltrinieri, E.M.; Martinez Allende, R.G.; Andrade, M.F.
Physiotherapy in upper limb lymphedema after breast cancer treatment
A randomized study
Lymphol, 2014, 47(2), 82-91
Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Edema, Randomized trial
38 De Groef, A.; Van Kampen, M.; Dieltjens, E.; Christiaens, M.R.; Neven, P.; Geraerts, I.; Devoogdt, N.
Effectiveness of postoperative physical therapy for upper limb impairments following breast cancer treatment
A sytematic review
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2015, 96(6), 1140-1153
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Postoperative complaints, Systematic review
39 Oliveira, M.M. de; Rezende, L.F. de; Amaral, M.T. do; Pinto e Silva, M.P.; Morais, S.S.; Gurgel, M.S.
Manual lymphatic drainage versus exercise in the early postoperative period of breast cancer
Physiother Theory Pract, 2014, 30(6), 384-389
Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Postoperative complaints
40 Wang, T.J.; Wang, H.M.; Yang, T.S.; Jane, S.W.; Huang, T.H.; Wang, C.H.; Lin, Y.H.
The effect of abdominal massage in reducing malignant ascites symptoms
Res Nurs Health, 2015, 38(1), 51-59
Ascites, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
41 Ezzo, J.; Manheimer, E.; McNeely, M.L.; Howell, D.M.; Weiss, R.; Johansson, K.I.; Bao, T.; Bily, L.; Tuppo, C.M.; Williams, A.F.; Karadibak, D.
Manual lymphatic drainage for lymphedema following breast cancer treatment
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015, 5(CD003475), 1-51
Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Edema, Systematic review
42 Dion, L.J.; Engen, D.J.; Lemaine, V.; Lawson, D.K.; Brock, C.G.; Thomley, B.S.; Cha, S.S.; Sood, A.; Bauer, B.A.; Wahner-Roedler, D.L.
Massage therapy alone and in combination with meditation for breast cancer patients undergoing autologous tissue reconstruction
A randomized pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 23, 82-87
Anxiety, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stress
43 Lyon, D.; Kelly, D.; Walter, J.; Bear, H.; Thacker, L.; Elswick, R.K.
Randomized sham controlled trial of cranial microcurrent stimulation for symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain, fatigue and sleep disturbances in women receiving chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer
Springer Plus, 2015, 4, 369; (1-9)
Anxiety, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Cancer, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
44 Samuel, S.R.; Veluswamy, S.K.; Maiya, A.G.; Fernandes, D.J.; McNeely, M.L.
Exercise-based interventions for cancer survivors in India
A systematic review
Springer Plus, 2015, 4, 655; (1-16)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physiotherapy, Systematic review, Yoga
45 Zhang, L.; Fan, A.; Yan, J.; He, Y.; Zhang, H.; Zhang, H.; Zhong, Q.; Liu, F.; Luo, Q.; Zhang, L.; Tang, H.; Xin, M.
Combining manual lymph drainage with physical exercise after modified radical mastectomy effectively prevents upper limb lymphedema
Lymphat Res Biol, 2016, 14(2), 104-108
Exercise therapy, Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Edema, Physical therapy, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial
46 Whatley, J.; Street, R.; Kay, S.; Harris, P.E.
Use of reflexology in managing secondary lymphoedema for patients affected by treatments for breast cancer
A feasibility study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 23, 1-8
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Reflex therapy
47 Kashaninia, Z.; Jahromi, H.Z.; Tabrizi, K.N.; Bakshi, E.
The effect of Swedish massage on relieving fatigue of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia undergoing chemotherapy
Clien Cent Nurs Care, 2016, 1(4), 205-210
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Leukaemia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Swedish massage
48 Shin, E.S.; Seo, K.H.; Lee, S.H.; Jang, J.E.; Jung, Y.M.; Kim, M.J.; Yeon, J.Y.
Massage with or without aromatherapy for symptom relief in people with cancer
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2016, 6(CD009873), 1-68
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
49 Jacobs, S.; Mowbray, C.; Cates, L.M.; Baylor, A.; Gable, C., Skora, E.; Estrada, M.; Cheng, Y.; Wang, J.; Lewin, D.; Hinds, P.
Pilot study of massage to improve sleep and fatigue in hospitalized adolescents with cancer
Pediatr Blood Cancer, 2016, 63(5), 880-886
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
50 Casanova-García, C.; Lerma Lara, S.; Pérez Ruiz, M.; Ruano Domínguez, D.; Santana Sosa, E.
Non-pharmacological treatment for neuropathic pain in children with cancer
Med Hypotheses, 2015, 85(6), 791-797
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
51 Argenbright, C.; Taylor-Piliae, R.; Loescher, L.J.
Bowenwork for symptom management of women breast cancer survivors with lympedema
A pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 25, 142-149
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Edema, Physical therapy
52 Pinar, R.; Afsar, F.
Back massage to decrease state anxiety, cortisol level, blood pressure, heart rate and increase sleep quality in family caregivers of patients with cancer
A randomised controlled trial
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2015, 16, 8127-8133
Anxiety, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Stress, Pflege
53 Whatley, J.; Street, R.; Kay, S.; Harris, P.
Use of reflexology in management of lymphoedema after surgery for breast cancer
The lived experience of patients with secondary lymphoedema
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(4), 588-589 (Abstract)
Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Edema, Postoperative complaints, Reflexology
54 Park, R.; Park, C.
Comparison of foot bathing and foot massage in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Cancer Nurs, 2015, 38(3), 239-247
Balneology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Heilbad
55 Cho, Y.24(5); Do, J.; Jung, S.; Kwon, O.; Jeon, J.Y.
Effects of a physical therapy program combined with manual lymphatic drainage on shoulder function, quality of life, lymphedema incidence, and pain in breast cancer patients with axillary web syndrome following axillary dissection
Support Care Cancer, 2016, 24(5), 2047-2057
Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Edema, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
56 Brocki, B.C.; Andreasen, J.J.; Langer, D.; Souza, D.S.; Westerdahl, E.
Postoperative inspiratory muscle training in addition to breathing exercises and early mobilization improves oxygenation in high-risk patients after lung cancer surgery
A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg, 2016, 49(5), 1483-1491
Breathing therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Mobilisation
57 Robison, J.G.; Smith, C.L.
Therapeutic massage during chemotherapy and/or biotherapy infusions
Patient eprceptions of pain, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, and satisfaction
Clin J Oncol Nurs, 2016, 20(2), E34-E40
Anxiety, Applikationsform, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Infusion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Pain, Sickness
58 Guerero, R.M.; Neves, L.M. das; Guirro, R.R.; Guirro, E.C.
Manual lymphatic drainage in blood circulation of upper limb with lymphedema after breast cancer surgery
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2017, 40(4), 246-249
Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Edema, Postoperative complaints
59 Donoyama, N.; Satoh, T.; Hamano, T.; Ohkoshi, N.; Onuki, M.
Physical effects of Anma therapy (Japanese massage) for gynecological cancer survivors
A randomized controlled trial
Gyn Oncol, 2016, 142, 531-538
Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Traditional Japanese medicine
60 Freire de Oliveira, M.M.; Costa Gurgel, M.S.; Pace do Amaral, M.T.; Amorim B.J.; Ramos, C.D.; Almeida Filho, J.G.; Rezende, L.F. de; Zanetta Sarian, L.O.
Manual lymphatic drainage and active exercise effects on lymphatic function do not translate into morbidities in women who underwent breast cancer surgery
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2017, 98(2), 256-263
Exercise therapy, Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Edema, Physical therapy, Postoperative complaints, Wound healing
61 Castro-Martín, E.; Ortiz-Comino, L.; Gallart-Aragón, T.; Esteban-Moreno, B.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Galiano-Castillo, N.
Myofascial induction effects on neck-shoulder pain in breast cancer survivors
Randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled crossover design
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2017, 98, 832-840
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Connective tissue massage, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Physiotherapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
62 Miladinia, M.; Baraz, S.; Shariati, A.; Malehi, A.S.
Effects of slow-stroke back massage on symptom cluster in adult patients with acute leukemia
Supportive care in cancer nursing
Cancer Nurs, 2017, 40(1), 31-38
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Leukaemia, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain, Pflege
63 Rosenbaum, M.S.; Velde, J.
The effects of yoga, massage, and reiki on patient well-being at a cancer resource center
Clin J Oncol Nurs, 2016, 20(3), E77-E81
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Reiki, Stress, Traditional Japanese medicine, Yoga
64 Kinkead, B.; Schettler, P.J.; Larson, E.R.; Carroll, D.; Sharenko, M.; Nettles, J.; Edwards, S.A.; Miller, A.H., Torres, M.A.; Dunlop, B.W.; Rakofsky, J.J.; Rapaport, M.H.
Massage therapy decreases cancer-related fatigue
Results from a randomized early phase trial
Cancer, 2018, 124(3), 546-554
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
65 Donahue, P.M.C.; Crescenzi, R.; Scott, A.O.; Braxton, V.; Desai, A.; Smith, S.A.; Jordi, J.; Meszoely, I.M.; Grau, A.M.; Kauffmann, R.M.; Sweeting, R.S.; Spotanski, K.; Ridner, S.H.; Donahue, M.J.
Bilateral changes in deep tissue environment after manual lymphatic drainage in patients with breast cancer treatment related lymphedema
Lymphat Res Biol, 2017, 15(1), 45-56
Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Edema
66 Cutshall, S.M.; Mahapatra, S.; Hynes, R.S.; Rooy, K.M. van; Looker, S.A.; Ghosh, A.; Schleck, C.D.; Bauer, B.A.; Wahner-Roedler, D.L.
Hand massage for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy as outpatients
A pilot study
Explore, 2017, 13(6), 393-399
Anxiety, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Pain
67 Oliveira, M.M.F.; Gurgel, M.S.C.; Amorim, B.J.; Ramos, C.D.; Derchain, S.; Furlan-Santos, N.; Dos Santos, C.C.; Sarian, L.O.
Long term effects of manual lymphatic drainage and active exercises on physical morbidities, lymphoscintigraphy parameters and lymphedema formation in patients operated due to breast cancer
A clinical trial
PLoS ONE, 2018, 13(1), e0189176; (1-18)
Exercise therapy, Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Edema, Physical therapy
68 Lopez, G.; Liu, W.; Milbury, K.; Spelman, A.; Wei, Q.; Bruera, E.; Cohen, L.
The effects of oncology massage on symptom self-report for cancer patients and their caregivers
Support Care Cancer, 2017, 25(12), 3645-3650
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage
69 Stomski, N.J.; Petterson, A.; Kristjanson, L.; Lobb, E.A.; Phillips, M.; Williams, A.; Morrison, P.; Joske, D.
The effect of self-selected complementary therapies on cancer patients' quality of life and symptom distress
A prospective cohort study in an integrative oncology setting
Complement Ther Med, 2018, 37, 1-5
Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Phytomedicine, Therapeutic touch, Traditional Chinese medicine
70 Uysal, N.; Kutlutürkan, S.; Ugur, I.
Effects of foot massage applied in two different methods on symptom control in colorectal cancer patients
Randomised control trial
Int J Nurs Pract, 2017, 23(3), e12532; (1-11)
Bowel cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Reflexology
71 Shalom-Sharabi, I.; Keinan-Boker, L.; Samuels, N.; Lavie, O.; Lev, E.; Ben-Arye, E.
Effect of a 12-week integrative oncology intervention on gastro-intestinal concerns in patients with gynecological and breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy
Med Oncol, 2017, 34(9), 155; (1-8)
Breast cancer, Ovarian cancer, Endometrial cancer, Vomiting, Nutrition/diet, Cervical cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness, Appetitlosigkeit
72 Ben-Horin, I.; Kahan, P.; Ryvo, L.; Inbar, M.; Lev-Ari, S.; Geva, R.
Acupuncture and reflexology for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer
Integr Cancer Ther, 2017, 16(3), 258-262
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Reflex therapy, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine
73 Parás-Bravo, P.; Alonso-Blanco, C.; Paz-Zulueta, M.; Palacios-Cena, D.; Sarabia-Cobo, C.M.; Herrero-Montes, M.; Boixadera-Planas, E.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.
Does Jacobson's relaxation technique reduce consumption of psychotropic and analgesic drugs in cancer patients?
A multicenter pre-post intervention study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2018, 18, 139; (1-9)
Observational trial, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress, Postpartum depression
74 Braithwaite, C.M.; Ringdahl, D.
Nurse-administered hand massage
Integration into an infusion suite's standard of care

Clin J Oncol Nurs, 2017, 21(4), E87-E92
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage
75 Rodriguez-Mansilla, J.; Ganzález-Sánchez, B.; Torres-Piles, S.; Martin, J.G.; Jiménez-Palomares, M.; Bellino, M.N.
Effects of the application of therapeutic massage in children with cancer
A systematic review
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem, 2017, 25, e2903; (1-9)
Anxiety, Depression, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress, Systematic review
76 Luz, R.P.C.; Simao Haddad, C.A.; Rizzi, S.K.L.A.; Elias, S.; Nazario, A.C.P.; Facina, G.
Complex therapy physical alone or associated with strengthening exercises in patients with lymphedema after breast cancer treatment
A controlled clinical trial
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2018, 19(5), 1405-1410
Exercise therapy, Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Edema, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Strength training
77 Wyatt, G.; Sikorskii, A.; Tesnjak, I.; Frambes, D.; Holmstrom, A.; Luo, Z.; Victorson, D.; Tamkus, D.
A randomized clinical trial of caregiver-delivered reflexology for symptom management during breast cancer treatment
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2017, 54(5), 670-679
Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflexology
78 Özdelikara, A.; Tan, M.
The effect of reflexology on the quality of life with breast cancer patients
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 29, 122-129
Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflexology
79 Donoyama, N.; Satoh, T.; Hamano, T.; Ohkoshi, N.; Onuki, M.
Effects of Anma therapy (Japanese massage) on health-related quality of life in gynecologic cancer survivors
A randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2018, d13(5), e0196638; (1-13)
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Japanese medicine
80 Gensic, M.E.; Smith, B.R.; LaBarbera, D.M.
The effects of effleurage hand massage on anxiety and pain in patients undergoing chemotherapy
JAAPA, 2017, 30(2), 36-38
Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Pain
81 Dikmen, H.A.; Terzioglu, F.
Effects of reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation on pain, fatigue, and quality of life during chemotherapy in gynecologic cancer patients
Pain Management Nurs, 2018, epub ahead of print,
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Relaxation, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain
82 De Groef, A.; Van Kampen, M.; Vervloesem, N.; Dieltjens, E.; Christaens, M.R.; Neven, P.; Vos, L.; De Vrieze, R.; Geraerts, I.; Devoogdt, N.
Effect of myofascial techniques for treatment of persistent arm pain after breast cancer treatment
Randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2018, 32(4), 451-461
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Pain
83 Gentile, D.; Boselli, D.; O'Neill, G.; Yaguda, S.; Bailey-Dorton, C.; Eaton, T.A.
Cancer pain relief after healing touch and massage
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(9-10), 968-973
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Retrospective design, Pain, Therapeutic touch
84 Silverdale, N.; Wherry, M.; Roodhouse, A.
Massage and reflexology for post-operative cancer cystectomy patients
Evaluation of a pilot service
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2019, 34, 109-112
Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Postoperative complaints, Reflexology