Has anyone had success with acupunture for minimizing chemo side effects?

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anonymous

Learning About Breast Cancer about 1 year ago
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  • anonymous
    Stage 4 Patient

    Hi Megan, I haven't personally but I've heard other women say that it really helped with their chemo side effects. I would have but not being covered by my insurance it was out of my budget. Hopefully one of the other ladies has experienced that treatment. :)

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  • anonymous
    Survivor since 2011

    It wasn't for me, but I've heard from friends who swear by it. I chose massage instead and I noticed a significant difference, especially during taxol which makes your body ache. I usually went the day or two after chemo. It was at my hospital

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  • anonymous
    Survivor since 2010

    I tried it but for me it didn't work, unfortunately

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  • anonymous
    Stage 3A Patient

    I have and it definitely works for me. I have been doing it once every other week since my mast and it had helped me focus my energy on healing. I think it depends on a lot of factors one of which is the willingness of the patient. My acupuncturist is also an MD so I completely trust him. Find someone you trust or someone who is recommended.

    about 1 year ago • Comment • Flag

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