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Massage and touch can be important components of the healing process both during and after cancer treatment. A massage therapist from Memorial Sloan Kettering's integrative medicine service gives a demonstration of different techniques that caregivers can use on their loved ones.

Acupuncturist Jonathan Simon explains the science and theory behind the use of acupuncture for symptom relief.

Integrative medicine physician Gary Deng discusses complementary therapies for managing chronic pain.

Fitness expert Donna Wilson emphasizes the importance of exercise in recovering from cancer treatment.

Music therapy is an evidenced-based clinical intervention that uses the power of sound to address physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment. Here, music therapist Karen Popkin of Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Integrative Medicine Service provides a short, relaxing music therapy experience.

Pranayama is a yogic breathing technique that draws on the wisdom of ancient India. Mind-body therapist Robert Schmehr of Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Integrative Medicine Service provides a five-minute guided exercise that can be adapted to suit whatever your needs.

Integrative medicine specialist Yang Yang describes the benefits of qigong for cancer survivors, and demonstrates exercises and meditation.

Massage therapist Michele Schuman discusses the use of massage to relieve pain and other symptoms.

Breast medical oncologist and acupuncturist Ting Bao discusses the role of integrative therapies in the cancer setting.

Specialists from Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Integrative Medicine Service demonstrate breathing and strengthening techniques to help patients recover in the hospital or at home.