Chinese massage for breast cancer?
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Raymond Chang, M.D. is an internationally respected physician-acupuncturist uniquely trained in traditional Chinese medicine as well as contemporary Western medicine, and he is an acknowledged pioneer-specialist in integrative programs for cancer, infertility, and other difficult-to-treat conditions.
Beth Baughman DuPree, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a general surgeon with a focus in breast cancer care and the CEO and medical director of the Comprehensive Breast Care Institute at DSI of Bucks County, PA.
Question from Sandys: How is Chinese massage used for a breast cancer patient?
- Answer —Raymond Chang, M.D.: Traditionally, it is not. The Chinese massage is really tui na, [pronounced "twee nah"] Chinese physical therapy, a physical medicine. It is usually used for physical injury or martial arts—sort of the orthopedic branch. People do massage for relaxation and things. You can apply it that way. I don't see any difference, but I see that you can use it that way. There is no specific application of Chinese massage for breast cancer. One can use it, but non-specifically.
On Wednesday, September 21, 2005, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Traditional Chinese Medicine. Raymond Chang, M.D. and moderator Beth Baughman Dupree, M.D., F.A.C.S. answered your questions about how to discuss Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with your cancer doctor.
The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of Breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.
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