Acupuncture reduces side effects of breast cancer treatment
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 10:08
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, according to a first-of-its-kind study to be presented 24 September 2008, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's 50th Annual Meeting in Boston...
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