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Massagingthe way tobetter spirits

Patients are often overwhelmed by chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. According to CancerGuide, meditation, yoga and massage help

By CAROLYN POIROT  /  NY Times News Service , Fort Worth, Texas

"One question breast cancer patients all need to ask is, 'What else can I do to make this better? Can I walk? Can I take vitamins? Do yoga?'" Young says. "I honestly think my walkers do better, have less side effects ... I can't explain why one patient gets mouth sores and another doesn't, but for some, yoga seems to make a difference; so does eating lots of fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains and protein, exercising and getting enough sleep."

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