Acupuncture and Cancer Survivorship: Recovery, Renewal, and Transformation

Acupuncture can help cancer survivors adjust to life after treatment by managing physical and emotional effects, making healthy lifestyle choices, coping with fear of recurrence, learning how to manage a chronic condition, and establishing a new normal. Practitioners should understand the challenges faced by cancer survivors, the biomedical context of cancer treatments, and the principles of East Asian medicine to provide safe and effective care.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2023
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Acupuncture holds immense potential in aiding the growing cohort of cancer survivors in their journey of adjustment to life post-treatment, encompassing a wide range of interventions such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. This holistic approach encompasses the management of both the physical and emotional ramifications of a cancer diagnosis and its treatments, empowering individuals to make informed choices regarding their health and well-being. By addressing the challenges faced by cancer survivors, acupuncture seeks to foster resilience, promote healthy lifestyle habits, alleviate fears related to recurrence, acquire coping strategies for managing chronic conditions, and establish a new equilibrium that reflects the impact of cancer and its treatments.

This resource serves as a valuable guide for practitioners, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support cancer survivors on their path to recovery. It aims to:

Understand the unique challenges faced by cancer survivors who have completed treatment, including the biomedical context of the consequences of cancer therapies.

Relate the cancer experience of patients to the principles of East Asian medicine, offering a holistic perspective that integrates traditional healing practices with modern medical knowledge.

Treat specific consequences of cancer treatment, such as pain, fatigue, and nausea, employing acupuncture techniques tailored to the individual's needs.

Ensure safe and effective practices when working with cancer survivors, considering their unique health conditions and treatment protocols.

Provide emotional support to cancer survivors, addressing their emotional well-being and helping them navigate the emotional toll of their journey.

Facilitate patients' acceptance of chronic conditions and assist them in adapting to the new normal that accompanies a cancer diagnosis and its treatments.

Manage expectations between patients and practitioners, fostering open communication and transparency.

Access and utilize the extensive research conducted in the field of acupuncture and cancer care, providing evidence-based insights to support clinical practice.

By leveraging the power of acupuncture, practitioners can play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for cancer survivors, supporting their physical and emotional recovery, and helping them navigate the complexities of life post-treatment.

Weight: 814g
Dimension: 173 x 246 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913426279