Effects of acupuncture for cancer pain and quality of life - a case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many cancer patients seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) including acupuncture to manage their cancer-related symptoms or side effects of treatments. Acupuncture is used to manage cancer pain and improve quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to conduct a preliminary study on a case series to evaluate the feasibility of acupuncture for treating cancer pain and to collect preliminary data on the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating cancer pain and improving QoL.

Methods

A semi-standardized acupuncture treatment comprising one to three treatment sessions (20-30 minutes per session) per week for 8 weeks was provided by four licensed acupuncturists, who had more than 5 years of clinical experience, at the University Health Center. The European Organ

SUBMITTER: Vinjamury SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3734160 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature