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Acupuncture is most effective in treating pain, fatigue, and nausea caused by oncology therapies. For pain, traditional points such as Large Intestine 4 (He Gu) and Stomach 44 (Nei Ting), which have analgesic effects, may be employed along with acupuncture points that specifically affect local areas or Meridians. Examples would include the use of Spleen 8 (Di Xi) for pain in the lower abdomen and Gallbladder 34 (Yang Ling Quan) for pain in the ribside. Nausea may be treated effectively by the use of points such as Pericardium 6 (Nei Guan) with acupuncture needles, electrical stimulation, or massage. Fatigue may be treated with points such as Large Intestine 10 (Shou San Li) and Stomach 36 (Zu San Li). In all cases, a careful differential diagnosis should be undertaken. |
