Reflexology for Palliative Care is a shorter and more gentle treatment, providing improvements in physical and emotional symptoms of the cancer experience such as:

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 reduced pain

reduce nausea and vomiting

lower fatigue

 improve quality of life 

increase mood

reduce anxiety/depression/stress

 improve quality of sleep

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Reflexology is the most popular choice amongst cancer patients in the UK, as documented by Cancer Research. 

'People with cancer must see reflexologists who have training or experience treating people with cancer'

Reflexology is not a treatment or cure for cancer

 

Clinical Studies - Cancer Care & Reflexology

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In literature, there are various studies conducted on the symptomatic effects of Reflexology in Cancer and many non-cancerous disease. More specifically Reflexology's effect on;

 pain

nausea

depression

anxiety

dyspnea 

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Whilst studies are incomplete, the main conclusion that can deduced is the favourable effect of Reflexology in reducing stress and inducing great relaxation as well as reducing pain levels.

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