We already know that frequent massage can enhance the immune system and reduce anxiety, and it has been reported that massage therapy can stimulate energy, and reduce symptoms such as nausea and pain.
This new study is looking at massage therapy for cancer fatigue because cancer-related fatigue is one of the most prevalent and debilitating symptoms experienced by people undergoing conventional cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Therapeutic Massage Takes on Cancer Fatigue Medical Xpress, March 12, 2015