Acupuncture reduces side effects of breast cancer treatment as much or better than conventional drug therapy
September 23, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Therapy shown to increase energy and overall well-being for breast cancer patients
Acupuncture is as effective and longer-lasting in managing the common debilitating side effects of hot flashes, night sweats, and excessive sweating (vasomotor symptoms) associated with breast cancer treatment and has no treatment side effects compared to conventional drug therapy, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented September 24, 2008, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology’s 50th Annual Meeting in Boston.
