This episode tells the story of a client who is approaching the end of her life. Cancer metastasis to her brain has led to some language difficulties. We will talk a bit about oncology massage therapy, palliative care, Cyberknife surgery, and cerebral shunts. But the main lesson here is about patience and presence with people who have some communication challenges.   Links:   For more on CyberKnife technology   For more on cerebral shunts   Diagram showing a brain shunt   For more on education about massage for cancer patients:   Society for Oncology Massage   Tracy Walton & Associates   Healwell   For more on education about massage therapy in hospice care:   Healwell   This podcast sponsored by:   Books of Discovery   Anatomy Trains   Host: Ruth Werner: www.ruthwerner.com