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Alleviating cancer-related joint pain
through acupuncture
• A randomized clinical trial conducted in 2018 and published in Jama has investigated
the effects acupuncture in releasing joint pain associated with hormone therapy
among women with early stage breast cancer. The study took place at 11 academic
centers and clinical sites in the United States and involved patients who scored at
least 3 on a pain inventory from 0 to 10 with 10 being the most severe one.
• The technique of acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and it involves
the use of thin, metallic needles manipulated manually or through electric stimulation
to penetrate the surface of the skin. The therapy’s efficiency across various symptoms
and conditions continues to be explored by experts. In the study, it was found that
after six weeks of undergoing acupuncture sessions, participants reported a decrease
in pain levels by an average of 2.05 points. For many, it may seem like an insignificant
finding, but on the contrary these results are remarkable in paving the way for better
treatment for breast cancer patients.