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The Rise of Acupuncture in Cancer Care

The rise of acupuncture trials in the field of oncology is attributed to the 1997 NIH consensus conference and increased federal funding for research since 1999. In a 2008 systematic review, advancements in acupuncture clinical research suggested that acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy used to manage cancer and treatment related symptoms. Research suggests that acupuncture offers clinical benefits for:
nausea and vomiting
post-operative pain
cancer related pain
chemotherapy-induced leukopenia
post-chemotherapy fatigue
xerostomia
insomnia
depression and anxiety
hot flashes
neuropathy
quality of life
References:
Lu, W., Dean-Clower, E., Doherty-Gilman, A., & Rosenthal, D. S. (2008). The value of acupuncture in cancer care. Hematology/oncology clinics of North America, 22(4), 631–viii. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hoc.2008.04.005