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IrvineFriend · 01-10-2013, 04:23 PM

From some internet searches today, it seems that acupuncture can help with a lot of symptoms from breast cancer treatments. Any personal stories to share? I know I'm going to go for a few sessions if I have any negative experiences with chemo to try it out as I start my chemo next week.

Thanks!

-Julie

01-10-2013, 04:23 PM	#1
IrvineFriend Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Irvine, CA (Southern CA) Posts: 414	Has anyone tried acupuncture for pain, nausea or hot flashes associated with chemo??? From some internet searches today, it seems that acupuncture can help with a lot of symptoms from breast cancer treatments. Any personal stories to share? I know I'm going to go for a few sessions if I have any negative experiences with chemo to try it out as I start my chemo next week. Thanks! -Julie __________________ Julie Live in Orange County, CA Diagnosed with DCIS Oct. 2012 Bilateral Dec. 19, 2012 IDC, ER/PR-, Her2+++, Grade 3 Stage IIIa 15.6 cm 4/14 nodes + macrometastases First thing each morning, I try on my bathing suit. Then, nothing worse can happen the rest of the day.