Below you can read some personal experiences shared by my clients. These comments have been published with their permission and give an impression of what a treatment can mean to someone. Every person is unique and experiences a treatment in their own way. “Thank you so much for the massage and the lovely conversation. I truly enjoyed feeling a sense of calm in my body for the first time in a long while. It also brought up a lot of emotions. It felt as though a door had opene

The 'Netwerk Massage bij Kanker' is active within the following organisations Oncology Care Networks An Oncology Care Network is a regional network of specialised healthcare professionals who work together to provide people with cancer with the best possible care and support. The Oncology Care Networks with which the Network collaborates are Drachten, Echt, Apeldoorn en Omgeving, Het Gooi en Omstreken, Deventer Zwolle, Zwijndrecht-Ambacht, De Valken, Heerenveen, Enschede, Haa

It is 11 May and I am up early. Together with four other masseurs we are making the final preparations for our Pamper Day at the Business Center on Stephensonstraat in Zoetermeer. Visitors can enjoy a variety of massages in a warm, homely atmosphere. We create a relaxing setting with coffee, tea, cake and other treats. The afternoon before a colleague and I prepare the massage room. We want to create inviting spaces for four massage tables and a massage chair. We will be trea

In the United States massage for cancer has been used for over 30 years and is a standard part of the complementary care offered in many hospitals and cancer centers, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. This form of massage has also been available in Australia for over 15 years. In the Netherlands oncology massage is playing an increasingly important role in our complex healthcare system, with collaborations es

When: September 24, 2026 (7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Online via Zoom) In the treatment of breast cancer medications are frequently used that can affect health. During the Osteoporosis webinar, Rebecca Berry-Meijer explains how these medications work, the consequences for bone health, and the key considerations regarding osteoporosis in people with breast cancer. Rebecca is a nurse practitioner in general healthcare specializing in breast oncology. You can register via: www.netwerkmass

When: October 27, 2026 (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Online via Zoom) What is it like to suddenly go from coach to patient? And what does recovery mean during and after medical treatments? In this online meeting, coach, author, and lived-experience Margot Moors takes you through her personal story following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2025. She shares how her recovery process made her realise once again that recovery is about much more than being cured, and why a holistic approach ha

'Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. Leo Buscaglia (1924-1998) Leo Buscaglia was an American professor, author, and sought-after speaker. He became known worldwide for his inspiring books and lectures on love, human connection, grief, and the power of touch.