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Reflexology

Foot or hand massage targeting reflex points for relaxation and symptom support. This protocol is categorized as Physical and Movement-Based Approaches and is included because people commonly use it as a non-medical, complementary, or supportive cancer-care approach. PROS May help pain, relaxation, anxiety, stiffness, swelling, body awareness, or comfort when adapted for oncology safety.

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

National Cancer Institute | National Cancer Institute | Public / Patient

cancer, CAM, supportive care, safety

NCI overview explaining that cancer patients may use CAM to cope with treatment side effects, comfort themselves, or try to treat cancer, and that CAM should be discussed with the care team. Used to frame grounding as supportive rather than curative.
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