A 2014 study of Leukemia patients who received basic Swedish massage multiple times per week for several weeks experienced lower stress levels and increased comfort and over all relaxation. A secondary study showed that patentees who were near the end of life experienced better sleep and pain reduction due to frequent massages.
Dr. Gabriel Lopez, Assistant Professor, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas said, "Massage therapy can supply immense physical and psychological relief."
More in depth article found on the AMTA website -- https://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/3303