Rung 3 · Moderate
Yoga, massage, music and hypnosis
May ease specific kinds of cancer pain.
Side-effect supportYou can do this
What studies found
The SIO and ASCO guideline says yoga may be offered for aromatase-inhibitor joint pain, hypnosis for procedure pain, massage in palliative care and music therapy after surgery.
The catch
Evidence for other mind-body approaches, and for natural products against pain, was rated low or inconclusive.
What to do
Choose instructors familiar with cancer and adjust for bone metastases or surgery.
Sources
Rung 3 of 5, Moderate: Consistent observational studies or small trials, not yet confirmed by large trials. How we score
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Step by step
For the whole picture, from prevention and screening to treatment and life after, see the breast cancer page.
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