Breast cancer is stressful enough for a woman to go through, but the effects after treatment–such as hot flashes–have also added to the discomfort that comes along with health condition.
However, WebMD recently published a very interesting article about how acupuncture has offered relief to breast cancer patients who experience hot flashes after their treatment.
A new study shows acupuncture was as good as drug therapy with Effexor (venlafaxine) at easing hot flashes in breast cancer patients, but it also improved sex drive, energy levels, and clarity of thought.
“Acupuncture offers patients a safe, effective and durable treatment option for hot flashes, something that affects the majority of breast cancer survivors. Compared to drug therapy, acupuncture actually has benefits, as opposed to more side effects,” researcher Eleanor Walker, MD, division director of breast services in the department of radiation oncology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, says in a news release.
To read more of the article, visit WebMD and read the article here.
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