Helen,
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- has this person been receiving radiation and\or chemo??
- I always recommend proper smudging and cleansing after hands-on reiki with cancer patients or other auto-immune disorders
- the kidneys are important in cleansing the system so it is not surprising they may pull a lot of energy - it might also be good to be sure there is no metastasis
- remeber too that each person may use the energy in their own way - give the energy and the person will do the best they can with it
- as for directly to the tumor?? Since I assume you cannot actually touch the tumor "directness" is not involved
- will reiki 'encourage' a tumor to grow?? I doubt anyone can answer that question impirically
- one view is that all cells utilize energy - that is why hands-on at Thymus and other immune system areas is important - allow the body to fight the cancer as best it may
- hope this helps
Reiki All Around,
All Blessings,
Firekeeper