Role of Reflexology in cancer care

• Brings about relaxation
• Helps relieve side effects
• Provides coping strategies for the patient

Reflexology is a human-contact medicine; the element of touch reassures patients and allows them to reconnect with themselves and find strength.

Reflexology cannot bring healing to a cancer patient but, alongside medical treatment, provides relaxation and removes side effects; it also improves quality of life.

The side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, such as pain and nausea, are reduced when receiving reflexology treatments