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Oncology Massage

Question 1:

Cancer starts to develop in the body when:

A) The lymphatic system fails

B) A mutation in DNA occurs

C) Old blood cells fail to be broken down

D) Someone has smoked for a number of years

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Question 2:

Massage during cancer treatment is:

A) Always contraindicated

B) Always ok

C) Ok if the person wants it

D) Ok if adapted to the individual’s needs and approved by their oncologist

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Question 3:

The following adaptations may need to made for massage for someone undergoing cancer treatment:

A) Additional draping

B) Careful selection of oils

C) Altering usual massage positions

D) All of the above

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Question 4:

Direct or indirect pressure should not be used on or close to the site of tumor because:

A) It could potentially increase the shredding of tumour cells

B) You may be able to feel it as a practitioner

C) It might cause bleeding

D) It might cause the person to faint by lowering their blood pressure

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Question 5:

Massage around an area that has received radiotherapy should be:

A) Avoided

B) Massaged gently

C) Only massaged without oil

D) Only massaged with oil

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Question 6:

Head massage should be avoided during chemotherapy because:

A) It may cause the hair to fall out

B) This statement is untrue, head massage is fine during chemotherapy treatment

C) Someone might be wearing a wig

D) The head will be oily

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Question 7:

The Nadir period is:

A) The ideal time for a massage

B) The time when the red blood count is at its highest

C) The lowest point of everything

D) The time just before the next chemotherapy treatment

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Question 8:

A PICC line is:

A) A Personalised Incentive for Curing Cancer

B) A Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

C) A Peripherally Inserted Catheter Collector

D) A Postoperative Isolated Cancer Cell

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Question 9:

If blood clots are considered a risk:

A) You can massage as normal so long as your client knows the risks

B) You can only massage lightly

C) You should not massage the affected limb

D) Massage is contraindicated

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Question 10:

You need to be careful of your own personal hygiene whilst giving a treatment to someone undergoing cancer treatment as:

A) You could catch it

B) Their immune system is compromised leaving them more vulnerable to infection

C) They might have a PICC line

D) They might be feeling sick

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Question 11:

Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage is a useful tool for someone:

A) Who has Lymphedema

B) Whose lymphatic pump is not working

C) Who is feeling sick

D) Who is suspected to have cancer but has not yet been diagnosed

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Question 12:

Lymphedema can occur:

A) When lymph nodes have been removed

B) When lymph nodes have been damaged

C) If the lymphatic system has been compromised due to cancer treatments

D) All of the above

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Question 13:

The key to opening up the lymphatic system is:

A) Working on the nodes in the groin area

B) Warming the body up with rigorous massage before doing Manual Lymphatic Drainage

C) Working on the nodes underneath the collar bone

D) Using black pepper essential oil as part of the massage

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Question 14:

Essential oils can be used during a massage treatment for someone with cancer only if:

A) The client likes the smell of the oil

B) The person giving the massage is qualified in oncology aromatherapy

C) Lavender oil is avoided

D) It is a dilute mixture

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Question 15:

Which of these statements is incorrect:

A) Massage should be avoided during cancer treatment in case it spreads the cancer

B) Individually adapted massage during cancer can be beneficial to the client

C) Therapeutic touch during cancer treatments can be a positive experience for the client

D) Massage during cancer treatment needs to take account of both the timings and the treatment the person is having

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