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Study Shows Acupuncture May Relieve Chronic Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Wednesday, June 19, 2013

A Memorial Sloan-Kettering study suggests that lymphedema of the arm, a swelling that can occur following breast cancer treatment, may be reduced by acupuncture.

Tags: Acupuncture; Cancer Care; Clinical Research; Integrative Medicine; Breast Cancer

In the Clinic

Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy after Cancer Treatment

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Monday, March 4, 2013

Peripheral neuropathy — a nerve disorder that can cause weakness, numbness, tingling, and pain — is a common chemotherapy side effect. Treatments are available to help improve your quality of life.

Tags: Cancer Care; Survivorship; Integrative Medicine; Treatment

Survivorship

Coping with “Scanxiety” during and after Cancer Treatment

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Friday, January 18, 2013

Memorial Sloan-Kettering experts offer strategies for dealing with concerns about cancer treatments, procedures, and scans.

Tags: Cancer Care; Survivorship; Psychiatry; Integrative Medicine

Announcement

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Unveils About Herbs Mobile Application

By Allyson Collins, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Thursday, October 4, 2012

About Herbs, presented by Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Integrative Medicine Service, gives mobile device users a comprehensive guide to botanicals, supplements, complementary therapies, and more.

Tags: Cancer Care; Integrative Medicine

In the Clinic

Clinical Trials Analysis Finds Acupuncture Effective for Treating Chronic Pain

By Andrea Peirce, BA, Writer/Editor | Tuesday, September 11, 2012

In the most rigorous analysis of its kind to date, Memorial Sloan-Kettering researchers find acupuncture to be an effective therapy for several types of pain.

Tags: Acupuncture; Cancer Care; Health Outcomes & Statistics Research; Integrative Medicine; Pain Management