Yang Ming, Chen Yue, Wan Yuxiang, Shen Chen, Huang Jinchang
Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, PR China.
Centre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, PR China.
Integr Med Res. 2025 Jun;14(2):101149. doi: 10.1016/j.imr.2025.101149. Epub 2025 Apr 24.
Acupuncture and moxibustion are increasingly gaining recognition in the clinical and research fields of integrative oncology. This review synthesizes findings from clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture and moxibustion for cancer care. Clinical evidence highlights acupuncture's efficacy in managing symptoms such as hot flashes, pain, insomnia, fatigue, and constipation. Acupuncture also demonstrates potential effects in reducing chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced side effects. Recent advancements in China shows integrated therapies combining acupuncture with chemotherapy to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, laboratory studies reveal the potential of acupuncture and moxibustion to modulate the tumor microenvironment, boost chemotherapy efficacy, and strengthen immunity. Despite these promising results, there is a pressing need for well-designed trials and real-world studies to evaluate the long-term effects of standardized acupuncture and moxibustion treatments in cancer care.
针灸在综合肿瘤学的临床和研究领域越来越受到认可。本综述综合了针灸用于癌症护理的临床指南、系统评价、荟萃分析和随机对照试验(RCT)的研究结果。临床证据突出了针灸在管理潮热、疼痛、失眠、疲劳和便秘等症状方面的疗效。针灸在减轻化疗和放疗引起的副作用方面也显示出潜在效果。中国最近的进展表明,将针灸与化疗相结合的综合疗法可提高治疗效果。此外,实验室研究揭示了针灸调节肿瘤微环境、提高化疗疗效和增强免疫力的潜力。尽管有这些令人鼓舞的结果,但迫切需要设计良好的试验和真实世界研究,以评估标准化针灸治疗在癌症护理中的长期效果。
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