Cancer, Toxic Reactions to Radiation and Chemotherapy
Study Conducted:
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Institution:
China
Rehabilitation Department of Tumor Hospital
Citation:
Ju, D., Hao, Q., Sun, C., Zhu, M., and Li, R., "Effects of Reflexotherapy on Toxic Reactions of Cancer Patients Induced by Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy." 2000 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 48-50.
Synopsis:
30 patients with cancer were given reflexology for 2 months to see if the toxic reactions induced by radiotherapy and chemotherapy would be affected . The reflexology treatments were tailored to each patients specific needs.
Conclusion:
Foot reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of toxic reactions of cancer patients induced by radiotherapy and chemotherapy.