Erin specializes in supporting her patients’ mind, body, and spirit during the challenging journey of a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and the time after treatment is over. With compassionate dedication, she provides nurturing care to optimize comfort and well-being during treatment and beyond.
Acupuncture is increasingly used as a complementary therapy for cancer patients to manage side effects of treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
Acupuncture is recommended by many well-known organizations, including the National Cancer Institute, World Health Organization (WHO), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Mayo Clinic.
Symptoms Acupuncture Can Help With
Below is an overview of the symptoms acupuncture may help alleviate, supported by research. It is important to note that these benefits are not guaranteed, but acupuncture is certainly worth considering to improve daily quality of life.
- Pain: Acupuncture may reduce cancer-related pain, including post-surgical pain and joint aches. Studies suggest it stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers.
- Nausea and Vomiting: Chemotherapy and hormone therapy-induced nausea and vomiting can be alleviated with acupuncture, particularly when applied to the Pericardium 6 point on the wrist.
- Fatigue: A common side effect of treatment, fatigue may be reduced through acupuncture by improving energy levels and overall well-being.
- Hot Flashes: For patients undergoing hormone therapy, acupuncture can help reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes.
- Dry Mouth (Xerostomia): Radiation therapy, especially for head and neck cancers, can cause dry mouth. Acupuncture can stimulate salivary gland function and may alleviate this symptom.
- Neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy drugs may be improved with acupuncture, helping to reduce tingling, numbness, and nerve pain.
- Anxiety and Depression: Acupuncture promotes relaxation and can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving patients’ emotional well-being.
- Sleep Disturbances: Insomnia and poor sleep quality, often exacerbated by cancer treatments, can be improved through acupuncture’s calming effects.
What to Do Next
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