In modern Western medicine, a variety of cancer treatments are generally administered to remove cancer masses, shrink tumors and rid the body of cancer cells. However, while these treatments can be effective, it is difficult to detect any free cancer cells that could still exist in the body post-treatment. These leftover cells can strike back at any time – especially if the body is weak. Keeping your body strong and balanced with a supplementary treatment like acupuncture can help to eliminate these free cells and reduce the risk of the cancer coming back.

Healing the Body

While cancer treatments can be particularly effective, they are also extremely difficult mentally, physically and emotionally. They often cause significant damage, leaving the patient feeling weak and drained. Acupuncture helps to rebuild the patient’s immunity as well as decreasing the side effects of chemotherapy. Examples of issues that many cancer patients face post-treatment are: skin disorders, urinary problems, mental and emotional repercussions, phantom limb pain, lymphedema, blood disorders, infertility and chest and heart problems among others.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)’s View

Acupuncture has 20+ herbs that work in synergy with western medicine for cancer patients pre and post-surgery. In TCM, the concept of cancer care is time-based, and aims to act as quickly and effectively as possible. Eliminating the cancer cells in the shortest time, without compromising the individual’s quality of life is the true goal of acupuncture. Revitalizing the body allows for the remaining cancer cells to be inhibited to ensure that the remission stage is sustained.

A personalized acupuncture plan can be put into place in conjunction with any medication or cancer treatments that have been recommended by your doctor and oncologist.

Acupuncture as an allied treatment for cancer has been proven to increase immunity, decrease nausea and vomiting, lower stress levels, improve mood, relieve mental distress and balance the body – all of which affect the healing process greatly. Contact us today for more information on how it can help you.