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Wilmot Cancer Institute / Patients & Caregivers / Wellness Services / Integrative Care / Touch
 

Touch

TouchEvidence suggests that therapeutic touch can be a valuable tool to decrease symptoms such as pain, fatigue and nausea in cancer patients.

We offer

  • Massage therapy: Our massage therapists are oncology-trained and are able to provide a gentle massage to help manage symptoms such as pain, stress, anxiety and nausea. Table massage is only available to patients who are in active treatment and a referral from your provider is required. 
  • Acupuncture: This has been shown to relieve symptoms of nausea, anxiety, hot flashes and pain. It's only available to patients in active treatment and requires a referral from your provider. 

For more information, please call (585) 486-0630.