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Relapse of NHL

speedygo
speedygo CSN Member Posts: 7
edited March 2014 in Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin) #1
I was recently rediagnosed with a relapse of NHL, only need Rituxan this time thank God. My question is has anyone encountered not being able to have an aromatherapy massage? I went for one last week and the lady said she could not do one since massages stimulate the lymphatic system and she did not want to spread the cancer!!! I am going for my first treatment on Friday and plan to ask my doctor, but just wondering if anyone has ever heard of this.Thanks
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  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown CSN Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #2
    Hello,

    You may want to contact the American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center. Cancer Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day and can assist you with your question. They can be reached at 1-800-227-2345.

    Best wishes with your treatment.

    Take care and be well,

    Dana
    CSN Dana
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  • jamadelizmom
    jamadelizmom CSN Member Posts: 2
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    I am sure by now if you have gotten an answer to this, however, in 1996 when I last had NHL, I had many massages and was never concerned about this. Many people use massage as an alternative treatment during cancer therapy.
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