14/07/2026
🔬 New Reiki Research
Researchers compared 2 massage sessions, 2 Reiki sessions, and 4 Reiki sessions in 87 adults receiving hormone therapy for breast or prostate cancer. All three interventions reduced cancer-related fatigue, but Reiki demonstrated the largest improvements, particularly among those who received four Reiki sessions.
Researchers found:
✅ Both Reiki and massage significantly reduced cancer-related fatigue.
✅ Reiki demonstrated larger improvements in fatigue than massage.
✅ Participants receiving four Reiki sessions experienced the greatest improvements in overall fatigue, worst fatigue, and fatigue interfering with daily life.
✅ Reiki was found to be safe, well accepted by participants, and feasible to deliver in a clinical setting.
This study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting Reiki as a complementary therapy alongside conventional cancer care. While larger clinical trials are still needed, these findings suggest Reiki as a supportive option for people experiencing cancer-related fatigue during hormone therapy.
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Citation: McGuire J, Roscoe J, Reschke J, et al. Feasibility and Efficacy of Reiki Versus Massage for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients With Breast and Prostate Cancer Receiving Hormone Therapy. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Published online June 9, 2026. doi:10.6004/jnccn.2026.7010.
Link to the research: https://jnccn.org/view/journals/jnccn/24/7/article-e267010.xml
📖 About the Journal:
Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN) is a leading peer-reviewed oncology journal dedicated to improving cancer care through the publication of evidence-based research, clinical practice guidelines, and innovations that support patients across the cancer care continuum.
