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Please take a moment to urge your senators to support including lymphatic diseases as an eligible condition in the Department of Defense Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) for Fiscal Year 2027. This is critical to expanding research on lymphatic disease, and accelerating progress toward better treatments and care.

2026 Action Alert - PRMRP Contact the office of your Senator and ask that they support the inclusion of

I'm proud to share that I am now Board Certified by the NCBTMB!

Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB®) was issued by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) to Jessica Dawn Moore. Earners of the Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB®) badge have attained the highest credential within the massage and bodywork profession. They know and can demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking abilities. Earners of this badge have advanced skills and kn...

MASCC has released a new AI tool for understanding cancer treatment and its effects, trained on MASCC verified, evidence-based resources: "Ask, Understand". It's free to use for both patients and caregivers. (Patients, still discuss your questions and concerns with your doctors!)

Ask, understand, own a subject Get reliable answers in a few clicks.

In this month's cancer awareness issue of Your Health Magazine Northern Virginia, I share information on ways to combat the brain fog ("chemo brain") which accompanies cancer treatment for so many of us. Read the article at

Combatting Chemo Brain: The Benefits of Oncology Massage Discover how oncology massage by Jessica Moore, LMT, CLT, at June Bug Massage in Northern Virginia can combat chemo brain and enhance cognitive health during cancer treatment.

I'm proud to share that I am now a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, through the expert training of Marina Maduro at the Academy of Lymphatic Studies!

Exciting news! Registration is open for the Massage Therapy Foundation's International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC) this coming April, in Alexandria, VA, and there's a discount for early bird registration. I can't wait to see the latest research and network with other research geeks! See the details at https://massagetherapyfoundation.org/IMTRC-2025/.

2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference – Massage Therapy Foundation 2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference Register Today! Massage Therapy Foundation invites you to attend the 2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC), April 27-29, 2025, in Alexandria, Virginia. IMTRC events provide attendees with the opportunity to learn the lat...

Are you, or a patient, struggling with lymphedema? The Academy of Lymphatic Studies offers these tips for identifying potential skin changes and complications with lymphedema, so you can respond appropriately and prevent progression and complications.

Understanding Skin Changes from Lymphedema: Key Signs and What to Watch For Understanding Skin Changes from Lymphedema: Key Signs and What to Watch For Introduction Lymphedema, a chronic condition caused by impaired lymphatic drainage, often affects the arms or legs but can occur in any body area. When the lymphatic system isn’t functioning properly, fluid builds up in th...

It's Election Day! Vote! And, remember that massage can help relieve the stress we're all feeling today, regardless of party. Plan this or other ways to help yourself stay calm and centered, to weather this and coming days.

Massage Therapy Can Relieve Stress | AMTA Massage therapy has been shown to help reduce stress.

This is very exciting: taping can help reroute lymph, after breast surgery and radiation!

Elastic Taping for Lymphatic Correction Post-Breast Cancer Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide Elastic Taping for Lymphatic Correction Post-Breast Cancer Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction Breast cancer surgery, whether it involves a lumpectomy, mastectomy, or lymph node removal, can significantly impact the lymphatic system. One common complication following these procedures is lymp

In April of this year, three PhD students at the University of Lexington published a review and meta-analysis of studies of the effect of massage therapy for patients recovering from breast cancer surgery, looking at the impact on pain and anxiety. The meta-analysis sought to identify quality studies on the issue, and assess whether there is enough consistency in the findings to indicate appropriate use of massage therapy for these patients.

The meta-analysis included seven studies that met the quality threshold. Six of these studies assessed the effect of massage on pain for post-surgical breast cancer patients; and four of them assessed the effect of massage on anxiety for the same group. The meta-analysis showed a positive effect of massage on these patients, showing a decrease in both pain and anxiety.

This is consistent with related research on the effect of massage for breast cancer patients during other phases of treatment; the effect of massage on patients with other forms of cancer; and the effect of massage on patients after orthopedic surgery. This both supports the reliability of these findings, and also points to an expanded role for massage in post-operative care, and generally for the management of pain and anxiety.

Read the study:

The Effects of Massage Therapy in Decreasing Pain and Anxiety in Post-Surgical Patients With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Massage therapy is an effective non-pharmacological intervention in treating pain and anxiety of patients with cancer. Prior studies have reviewed the benefits of massage therapy in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and ...