Chinese medicine is an effective therapy for many of the conditions that are reported by patients with cancer. It is a unique modality in that it relieves physical symptoms while helping patients discover their inner resources of strength, courage and peace. The combination of modern science with the traditional complementary modalities is often the most effective treatment plan.
Today, there are many therapies that patients can choose from for dealing with all stages of cancer. We practice acupuncture as a complementary medicine and work in conjunction with Oncologists and other specialists. The guiding principle of our practice is to improve the quality of life for all patients. This includes reduction of pain, anxiety and symptoms and aids in side effect management. For the past five years, most of my continuing education has been in the field of Oncology. In 2009, I received training in Oncological Acupuncture by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. MSKCC is one of the most highly regarded cancer hospitals in the world, offering state-of-the-art clinical acupuncture on site since 1999.
There are many studies in Western medical literature that show the effectiveness of acupuncture for issues such as pain, surgical recovery, nausea, constipation, fatigue and other serious conditions that cancer patients experience.
Read Dory's article for Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Benefits of Acupuncture for the Cancer Patients
- Surgical Management Pre-Surgery: Acupuncture promotes relaxation and can help prevent infection. Taking a proactive approach also helps prevent side effects.
- Surgical Management Post-Surgery: The application of acupuncture has been known to decrease swelling and improve intestinal mobility and urination. Can also shorten recovery time and promote healing at the site of the incision.
- Acupuncture and Chemotherapy: In many cases, acupuncture helps alleviate the toxic sides of chemotherapy and improve immune function. Can also aid to alleviate common symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, neuropathy, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia and low blood count.
- Acupuncture and Radiation: Helps treat the most common symptoms of radiation such as fatigue, anemia, nausea and low white blood count.
Speaking Events
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The Benefits of Acupuncture for People Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
May 5, 2015 | Speaker: Dory Ellen Fish
Download the Podcast (13.40 MB MP3 File) | Download the Powerpoint (2.93 MB PPT File)
Links
- American Cancer Society
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- Breast Cancer Resource
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Cancer Survivors Network
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