Deng Gary, Vickers Andrew, Simon Yeung K, Cassileth Barrie R
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021, USA.
J Soc Integr Oncol. 2006 Spring;4(2):86-92.
Acupuncture has been evaluated in clinical studies for its effect in reducing some of the common symptoms experienced by cancer patients. Here we introduce this ancient treatment modality, outline its practice in the modern Western medicine setting, discuss safety issues related to the general and oncology populations , discuss its clinical applications in treating common symptoms experienced by cancer patients, and summarize data from clinical studies related to these applications . There is good evidence supporting acupuncture's effects in the reduction of cancer-related pain and chemotherapy-induced acute nausea and vomiting. There are preliminary data suggesting that acupuncture may help reduce post-chemotherapy fatigue and xerostomia caused by radiation. Acupuncture has a good safety record when performed by qualified practitioners. Acupuncture is useful complementary therapy in cancer care. Its integration into regular oncology practice can improve the supportive care of cancer patients.
针刺疗法已在临床研究中评估其对减轻癌症患者一些常见症状的效果。在此，我们介绍这种古老的治疗方式，概述其在现代西医环境中的应用，讨论与普通人群和肿瘤患者群体相关的安全问题，探讨其在治疗癌症患者常见症状方面的临床应用，并总结与这些应用相关的临床研究数据。有充分证据支持针刺疗法在减轻癌症相关疼痛以及化疗引起的急性恶心和呕吐方面的效果。有初步数据表明针刺疗法可能有助于减轻化疗后疲劳以及放疗引起的口干。由合格从业者实施针刺疗法时具有良好的安全记录。针刺疗法在癌症护理中是一种有用的辅助疗法。将其纳入常规肿瘤治疗实践可改善癌症患者的支持性护理。
