Cancer Support Care
Cancer support acupuncture is complementary care used to help relieve treatment side effects and improve quality of life during and after cancer care.
Key Takeaways
- Acupuncture is not intended to treat, shrink, or eliminate cancer.
- It is used alongside conventional medical care, not in place of oncology treatment.
- Care focuses on side effects such as pain, nausea, fatigue, stress, insomnia, and daily quality of life.
What This Service Is
Cancer support acupuncture is designed to work alongside medical oncology treatment. For cancer patients, acupuncture is not intended to treat or eliminate cancer in place of conventional medical care. Rather, it is used as a complementary therapy to help relieve side effects such as pain, nausea, fatigue, stress, or insomnia, and to improve overall quality of life. The goal is to make it easier for patients to carry on with daily activities during treatment while staying aligned with their oncology team's care plan.
Conditions We Help With
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)
- Cancer-related fatigue
- Cancer pain and treatment-related pain
- Neuropathy from chemotherapy
- Hot flashes and hormonal symptoms
- Sleep disturbance and insomnia
- Stress, anxiety, and emotional support
- Lymphedema support
What to Expect
Care is coordinated with your medical treatment plan. Please bring current diagnosis, treatment, medication, and oncology information.
Sessions focus on managing specific symptoms and supporting your overall wellbeing during treatment.
Acupuncture is gentle and can be modified based on your energy level and medical status.
Many people use acupuncture to feel more comfortable and better able to continue daily activities during cancer treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does acupuncture treat cancer?
No. Acupuncture is not used to treat, shrink, or eliminate cancer. It is complementary support for side effects and quality of life.
Can I use acupuncture during chemotherapy or radiation?
Often, yes, but care should be coordinated with your oncology team and adjusted to your medical status.
What side effects can acupuncture support?
Patients often seek support for nausea, pain, fatigue, neuropathy, stress, sleep disturbance, hot flashes, and overall comfort.
Ready to Book?
Contact us to schedule your appointment or learn more about this service.