Massage spreads breast cancer cells?
Meet the Experts
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 DenverMom: Does massage contribute to the spread of breast cancer cells to the lymph nodes?
- Answers —Raymond Chang, M.D.: I think that is an ongoing concern. I don't mind my patients doing that.
- Beth DuPree, M.D., F.A.C.S.: It's a big debate.
- Raymond Chang, M.D.: I don't have a final answer. Certain locations no. On the torso, or a foot massage, I don't feel would be a problem. It's location related.
- Beth DuPree, M.D., F.A.C.S.: The jury's still out.
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.
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