Acupuncture Can Minimize Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatments

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I would like to share how acupuncture is often used to help ease the discomfort of the cancer patient. 

Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and hormone therapy are typically administered in some combination to combat breast cancer. The patient often suffers from varying degrees of side effects such as:

• Nausea and Vomiting

• Fatigue

• Loss of Appetite

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• Weakened Immune System

To help with these side effects, acupuncture points are selected along the digestive system meridians which have a strengthening effect to alleviate or minimise these symptoms. The points are gently stimulated by inserting very thin needles which are allowed to stay in place for no more than 15 minutes.

Thank you to everyone who has shown support for this cause!

Karen Giles

Five Element Acupuncture