Acupuncture for cancer patients.

Autor: Kedar, Amos, Hakimian, Aliza, Gamus, Dorit
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Zdroj: Progress in Palliative Care; Nov2012, Vol. 20 Issue 5, p284-294, 11p, 4 Charts
Abstrakt: This article presents key studies on the use of acupuncture in the management of different adverse reactions to cancer treatments. Acupuncture should be performed by a competent practitioner who is also well acquainted with cancer, its treatment, and possible complications. Although there is still a need for further research, acupuncture can be considered for nausea, vomiting, pain, xerostomia, hot flashes, and peripheral neuropathy. There is insufficient evidence for acupuncture in cancer-related dyspnea and chemotherapy-related neutropenia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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