Oncology Support
Acupuncture is a very useful tool for managing cancer side effects
Living with cancer causes tremendous strain on the body and mind. Cancer treatments can often make you feel worse, with some cancer patients experiencing fatigue, nausea, neuropathy, depression, chemo brain, and many other side effects.
While acupuncture cannot cure or prevent cancer, it has been proven to help reduce the pain and side effects many patients experience, giving them an improved quality of life.
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See how acupuncture can ease side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. We offer this complementary therapy alongside traditional cancer treatment.
Affinity Acupuncture
Oncology Treatment
We encourage you to discuss whether acupuncture could be beneficial and appropriate with your oncology team. We strive to work alongside your oncology treatment plan using acupuncture as a way to help you prepare prior to chemo or surgery, recover more quickly and reduce side effects throughout your cancer journey.
Symptoms
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Chemo Brain
Depression & Anxiety
Sleep Disruption
Digestive Issues
Dry Mouth
Hot Flashes
Treatment
Depending on where the patient is at in their treatment for cancer, our recommended treatment course is 2x a week, 2-3 weeks before they begin chemo or radiation therapy and then reducing to 1x a week during the course of the treatment.
Patients typically see that symptoms due to the cancer treatments are less severe.
Maintenance
For some, maintenance visits aren’t necessary following the initial treatments.
For others still experiencing side effects from cancer, ongoing biweekly or monthly treatments can help to reduce symptoms and improve energy levels.
If you experience any of these issues, additional acupuncture treatments may be required to help ease symptoms and improve your condition.
It’s Personal
Being able to treat oncology patients is the reason I went into the medical field. As a young boy, I watched my grandmother suffer from breast cancer. I remember all she went through and the deep desire that I could do something, … anything… to help.
I know I can’t cure anyone’s cancer, but I believe I can help them fight it and feel better while going through the battle. Training with Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center has given me the tools to treat many symptoms that come with cancer treatment.
I couldn’t help my grandmother, but now I can help YOU.
What to expect at
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Evaluation
Treatment Course
Quick & Painless
Improvement
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