Use of acupuncture to alleviate side effects in radiation oncology: Current evidence and future directions

Asadpour R, Meng Z, Kessel KA, Combs SE (2016)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2016

Journal

Advances in Radiation Oncology American Society for Radiation Oncology

Book Volume: 1

Pages Range: 344-350

Journal Issue: 4

DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2016.08.002

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.

Involved external institutions

Klinikum rechts der Isar DE Germany (DE) Fudan University / 复旦大学 CN China (CN)

How to cite

APA:

Asadpour, R., Meng, Z., Kessel, K.A., & Combs, S.E. (2016). Use of acupuncture to alleviate side effects in radiation oncology: Current evidence and future directions. Advances in Radiation Oncology, 1(4), 344-350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adro.2016.08.002

MLA:

Asadpour, Rebecca, et al. "Use of acupuncture to alleviate side effects in radiation oncology: Current evidence and future directions." Advances in Radiation Oncology 1.4 (2016): 344-350.

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