Here is an interesting item I found on the MD Anderson Cancer Center website concerning acupuncture. Of course, they ask that you get physician permission before adding acupuncture and massage treatments.
Duncan
Acupuncture involves the placement of metal needles in the skin to stimulate specific areas of the body. Research has shown that acupuncture may stimulate the natural healing process to restore health and well-being. Some cancer patients find that it relieves fatigue, pain and nausea, and clear evidence supports the effectiveness of acupuncture to control chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting.
Acupuncture comes from traditional Chinese medical methods used to treat patients for thousands of years in Asia. However, acupuncture wasn't widely used in the United States until after President Nixon's visit to China in 1972. It soon became popular as more health care professionals learned about the technique. Today, Americans receive acupuncture therapy millions of times each year.
This link will take you to the MD Anderson Cancer Center page:
http://snipurl.com/3qi7l
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