Massage in patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy reduces serum cortisol and prolactin.
Psychooncology. 2008 Feb 26 doi.wiley.com/10.1002/pon.1331 Objective: The objective is to identify whether single 20 min massage sessions were safe and effective in reducing stress levels of isolated haematological oncology patients.Design: Based on a randomised controlled trial, 39 patients were randomised to aromatherapy, massage or rest (control) arm.Measures: The measures were serum cortisol and prolactin levels, […]
