Acupuncture reduces side effects of breast cancer treatment as much as conventional drug therapy
Monday, September 22, 2008 - 09:14
in Health & Medicine
Acupuncture is as effective and longer-lasting in managing the common debilitating side effects of hot flashes, night sweats, and excessive sweating (vasomotor symptoms) associated with breast cancer treatment and has no treatment side effects compared to conventional drug therapy. read more
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