Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8785062 | Advances in Radiation Oncology | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Several reports have shown that acupuncture is an effective method of complementary medicine; however, only a few of these reports have focused on oncological patients treated with radiation therapy. Most of these studies discuss a benefit of acupuncture for side-effect reduction; however, not all could demonstrate significant improvements. Thus, innovative trial designs are necessary to confirm that acupuncture can alleviate side effects related to radiation therapy. In the present manuscript, we perform a broad review and discuss pitfalls and limitations of acupuncture in parallel with standard radiation therapy, which lead the way to novel treatment concepts.
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Authors
Rebecca Asadpour, Zhiqiang MD PhD, Kerstin A. PhD, Stephanie E. MD,