Acupuncture and Cancer
There are literally hundreds of different types of cancer that can affect almost any organ in the body. Each type of cancer is unique and has its own set of signs and symptoms as well as a treatment protocol or protocols specific to that type of cancer.
It is, however, safe to say that almost anyone with a diagnosis of cancer will likely experience surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Although each of these treatment modalities has its own set of side effects, patients will generally experience symptoms such as nausea, fatigue and neuropathy as well as the emotional upheaval that accompanies the diagnosis.
Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture as well as herbs, can be an enormously beneficial resource to help ease patients through their course of treatment.
Because of my experience with cancer patients over the past 20 years, I have a basic knowledge of the various types of cancer and treatments and can offer my patients the benefit of this knowledge along with my knowledge of alternative medicine and a very sympathetic ear!
Some of the effects of cancer treatment that Chinese Medicine can help alleviate are:
- Menopausal symptoms
- Neuropathy
- Anxiety
- Pain
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Digestive Problems
