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#171 Can Massage Spread Cancer? What Every Massage Therapist Should Know About Oncology Massage with Janet Penny, RMT

Your next client may be living with cancer, recovering from surgery, or managing the long-term effects of cancer treatment. Are you confident in your ability to provide safe, effective massage?

In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I'm joined by Janet Penny, RMT, oncology massage educator, and co-author of Oncology Massage: An Integrative Approach to Cancer Care.

Janet shares her journey from social work to massage therapy, how she found her way into oncology care, and why oncology massage awareness belongs in every massage therapist's clinical toolkit.

We explore the common fears surrounding massage and cancer, the importance of informed treatment adaptations, and how thoughtful intake, careful listening, and client-centred care can transform the therapeutic experience.

In this episode, we explore:

What oncology massage actually is and why it matters in every massage practice.
Whether massage is appropriate during cancer treatment, after surgery, and at end of life.
The common misconception that massage can spread cancer.
What therapists need to know about ports, PICC lines, radiation, lymph node removal, and other treatment-related considerations.
Why listening, communication, and client-led positioning matter.
How oncology education can expand your clinical confidence and career opportunities.
Where to find training and resources to become oncology massage-aware.

Whether you're a new graduate, an experienced RMT, or a clinic owner supporting a team of therapists, this conversation will encourage you to keep learning, ask better questions, and recognize the meaningful role massage therapy can play in someone's life.

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Resources from Janet

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13qF51MmXk0v6QgtaGHSJiJnlkLKh9meG/view?usp=drive_link

Connect with Janet

Visit Oncology Massage Canada for training, educational resources, and information about Janet's introductory and advanced courses.

Connect with The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast

Email: krista@theradicalrmt.com

Website: www.theradicalrmt.com

Instagram: @theradicalmassagetherapist

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#170 Your Massage Career is Not Set In Stone with Krista Dicks, RMT

What happens when you love massage therapy, but you’re starting to wonder how long you can keep doing hands-on work? And what if you’re earning a decent split, but you want to make more money?Two conv...

24 Syys 8min

#169 Karin Olsen: What I Learned From 30 Years as a Massage Therapist

Why your massage career doesn’t have to look the same forever, The advice Karin gives new massage therapists before opening their own practice, and Why nervous system regulation belongs in the massage...

17 Syys 1h 5min

#168: Massage School Didn't Teach Us This... And Maybe It Wasn't Supposed To with Krista Dicks, RMT

Have you ever said, “Why didn’t massage school teach us this?”Business. Marketing. Building a clientele. Managing money. Setting boundaries. HST. Creating a schedule. Running an actual massage practic...

6 Syys 6min

#167 The Vagus Nerve for Massage Therapists: What's Science and What's Wellness Hype? With Alanna Thompson, RMT , Founder Salience Education

If you spend any time on social media, you've probably heard someone talking about the vagus nerve.Apparently, we're all supposed to be cold plunging, humming, breathing differently, doing eye exercis...

30 Elo 1h 1min

#166 Why Great Massage Therapists Go Beyond Technique with Beata Aleksandrowicz, founder of Beata DigitalAcademy®

What makes a great massage therapist?Is it knowing more techniques? Taking another course? Applying deeper pressure?According to international massage educator Beata Aleksandrowicz, those things matte...

5 Heinä 59min

#165 Relaxation From the Outside In: A New Recovery Tool for Massage Therapists

As massage therapists, we're incredibly good at helping other people relax. But when was the last time you asked yourself...How well am I recovering?In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Po...

28 Kesä 43min

#164 The Breath Is The Link Between The Body And The Mind with Spencer Delisle, President Art of Living Canada

What if the key to a sustainable massage career wasn't another modality, business strategy, or productivity hack?What if it was learning how to manage your own mind?In this episode, I sit down with Sp...

14 Kesä 56min