Acupuncture as a Complementary Therapy for Cancer Patients

Cancer treatment can be physically and emotionally demanding for patients. Acupuncture is a complementary therapy that helps alleviate the side effects of cancer treatment and improves quality of life. Its effectiveness is recognised by many medical institutions worldwide.

Acupuncture is known to be effective in managing various side effects of cancer treatment, going beyond simple pain relief.

• Relief from Nausea and Vomiting caused by Chemotherapy: Acupuncture helps regulate the neural pathways that cause nausea, reducing the vomiting reflex.
• Pain Management: It is effective in alleviating neuropathic pain (peripheral neuropathy), post-surgical pain, and muscle aches after cancer treatment. Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain-relieving substances.
• Improvement in Fatigue and Sleep Disorders: Acupuncture helps regulate imbalanced body energy and promotes relaxation, aiding in the improvement of chronic fatigue and insomnia.
• Relief from Dry Mouth: It helps alleviate xerostomia caused by radiation therapy, making eating and speaking more comfortable.
• Reduction of Anxiety and Stress: Acupuncture lowers the level of the stress hormone cortisol and calms the nervous system, contributing to a reduction in anxiety and depression experienced during the cancer journey.

Acupuncture is recognised by modern medicine, not just as a traditional therapy, because its effectiveness has been proven through numerous studies and clinical cases.

Authoritative institutions such as the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Cancer Research UK continue to research the effects of acupuncture on managing the side effects of cancer treatment and have reported positive results.

Furthermore, leading cancer hospitals worldwide have actively incorporated acupuncture as part of their integrated cancer care, including:

• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC): This renowned cancer center in New York widely uses acupuncture to manage post-chemotherapy nausea, pain, and fatigue in its patients.
• MD Anderson Cancer Center: This center in Texas applies acupuncture to alleviate pain and neuropathy caused by chemotherapy and dry mouth from radiation therapy.
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Located in Boston, it offers various complementary therapies, including acupuncture, to improve patients' quality of life.

Since cancer patients' immunity can be lowered by treatment, it is crucial to receive care from a skilled and qualified professional. Our clinic adheres to strict hygiene regulations and provides safe, personalised treatment after a thorough assessment of each patient's health status.

Our clinic's medical staff has obtained Master's and Doctoral degrees from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, gaining in-depth knowledge and extensive clinical experience in traditional Korean medicine. Based on this expertise, our acupuncture treatment offers the most suitable approach for each patient's condition.

Disclaimer: Acupuncture is a complementary therapy, not a substitute for conventional cancer treatment. All treatment plans must be decided in consultation with your primary oncologist.

We will do our best to be a source of strength on your cancer journey. Please feel free to inquire with any questions.