Understanding the benefits of acupuncture treatment for cancer pain management Journal Article
| Authors: | Deng, G.; Bao, T.; Mao, J. J. |
| Article Title: | Understanding the benefits of acupuncture treatment for cancer pain management |
| Abstract: | This article summarizes the current evidence regarding the use of acupuncture for pain management in cancer patients. It includes a description of how acupuncture is thought to work and what the intervention entails, data on acupuncture for managing pain caused by cancer or by cancer treatment (radiation, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy), how acupuncture is practiced in the US medical system, discussion of safety issues, and practical tips on how to integrate acupuncture into cancer care. |
| Keywords: | chemotherapy; survivors; therapy; metaanalysis; induced peripheral neuropathy; stage breast-cancer; american society; electroacupuncture; clinical-practice guidelines; sham-controlled trial |
| Journal Title: | Oncology (Norwalk) |
| Volume: | 32 |
| Issue: | 6 |
| ISSN: | 0890-9091 |
| Publisher: | C M P Medica LLC * The Oncology Group |
| Date Published: | 2018-06-01 |
| Start Page: | 310 |
| End Page: | 316 |
| Language: | English |
| ACCESSION: | WOS:000435586000009 |
| PROVIDER: | wos |
| PUBMED: | 29940063 |
| Notes: | Article -- Source: Wos |
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