Side Effects of Tamoxifen Reduced with Acupuncture Treatment

Per the Society of Acupuncture Research:
Side Effects of Tamoxifen and Acupuncture

In a single arm, observational study, fifty participants with early breast cancer received eight traditional acupuncture treatments from one acupuncturist to manage side effects from Tamoxifen...Participants reported hot flashes and night sweats were significantly reduced.[Source: De Valois BA, Young TE, Robinson N, McCourt C, Maher EJ. Using traditional acupuncture for breast cancer-related hot flashes and night sweats. J Altern Complement Med. 2010. 16(10):1047-57. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20954961

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  If you are experiencing side effects of radiation therapy, chemotherapy and particularly tamoxifen, contact my office today.  You will experience relief from the symptoms and side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.  Together, we will form a partnership to optimize your journey to wellness.