Massage Therapy for Cancer Related Side Effects

Thriving During and After Cancer Treatment survivorship educational seminar to support your mental, physical, social and emotional health.

Massage therapy has many proven physical and emotional benefits. Massage can reduce pain, improve circulation, promote relaxation and ease various cancer-related side effects during and after treatment.

Join us either in-person or virtually on Teams to:

• Learn about massage therapy and how massage can make a difference for many cancer-related side effects
• Explore ways to improve fatigue, insomnia and neuropathy
• Discover self-massage and breathing techniques to minimize symptoms in the moment
• Experience a massage from our expert!

Speaker: Xerlan Deery, Oncology Massage Therapist, Cancer Center of Paoli Hospital

Xerlan Deery is a licensed and board-certified massage therapist with extensive experience and specialized training in oncology massage. She is a proud member of the American Massage Therapy Association and the Society for Integrative Oncology. Xerlan holds a specialty certificate in oncology massage and is an approved educator by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Her approach is patient-centered, meeting individuals where they are in their treatment journey.

For more information or to register, please contact Tara Sweeney at 484.337.8775 or sweeneyta@mlhs.org.