Acupuncture offers hope for Chemo-Induced nerve pain in breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT02129686
First seen Apr 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at whether acupuncture can ease tingling, burning, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. It involved 57 women who had completed taxane-based chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. The goal was to see if acupuncture could reduce these nerve-related symptoms and improve quality of life.
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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