Rung 4 · Strong
Acupuncture for cancer pain
Guideline-recommended for aromatase inhibitor joint pain.
Side-effect supportWith your doctor
What studies found
The 2022 SIO and ASCO guideline recommends acupuncture for joint pain from aromatase inhibitors, and says it, acupressure or reflexology may be offered for general or musculoskeletal cancer pain.
The catch
Relieves symptoms; it does not treat the cancer.
What to do
Ask for a licensed practitioner experienced with cancer patients.
Sources
Rung 4 of 5, Strong: At least one large randomized trial, or very large consistent studies, on this exact question. How we score
To take it to your doctor, print this page.
Step by step
For the whole picture, from prevention and screening to treatment and life after, see the breast cancer page.
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