The Role of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Cancer (Part 1)

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The Role of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Cancer (Part 1)

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EJOM (2005), Staebler, Dr Friedrich.

Abstract

This paper is written for acupuncturists to examine the challenges we are faced with when treating patients with cancer. It looks at what cancer is, both in the western and TCM paradigm, and examines the role of the emotions in the development of cancer. Questions are asked: What happens to patients when they are diagnosed with cancer? What are the treatment options? When are we, as acupuncturists, called upon and what is our role as carers and as acupuncturists? What can acupuncture and Chinese medicine contribute in the treatment of cancer, and where are the limitations? The aim of this paper is to encourage acupuncturists to participate in the fight against cancer without being unrealistic and over-confident about the treatment outcome.

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EJOM

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2/24/2015

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English

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Journal Article

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1351-6647

issue

1

volume

5

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