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Acupoint Application Combined with Acupressure as an Adjunctive Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

Acupoint Application Combined with Acupressure as an Adjunctive Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

Published on: June 21, 2024

Acupuncture and cancer.

David O'Regan¹, Jacqueine Filshie

¹The Royal Marsden Hospital, London and Surrey, UK.

Autonomic Neuroscience : Basic & Clinical

|July 8, 2010

Summary

Acupuncture offers a safe, non-pharmacological approach for managing common cancer symptoms like pain and nausea. Evidence suggests it is clinically effective, supporting its use as a complementary oncology treatment.

Area of Science:

Oncology
Integrative Medicine
Neurology

Background:

Acupuncture is a popular complementary therapy in oncology.
Patients increasingly seek non-pharmacological symptom management options.
Evidence suggests acupuncture modulates neurological processes for therapeutic effects.

Purpose of the Study:

To review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on acupuncture for common cancer symptoms.
To assess the clinical effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in cancer care.

Main Methods:

Literature search for RCTs involving acupuncture and cancer symptoms.
Identification of studies examining acupuncture's role in symptom management.

Main Results:

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Acupoint Application Combined with Acupressure as an Adjunctive Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

Acupoint Application Combined with Acupressure as an Adjunctive Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

Published on: June 21, 2024

Acupuncture shows potential benefits for cancer-related pain, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, hot flashes, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

Studies indicate acupuncture is safe with minimal side effects.

Clinical effectiveness for managing these symptoms is supported by research.

Conclusions:

Acupuncture is a safe and clinically effective complementary treatment for various cancer symptoms.
Further research with validated methodology is essential.
Healthcare professionals should consider discussing acupuncture with cancer patients.