Best Uses of Acupuncture in Cancer Care
Acupuncture, when administered safely by a licensed professional, is a tool to help manage many common challenges that people with cancer face during treatment. However, some benefits of acupuncture have been overstated or are simply not well understood. Here’s what the research says about the side effects and issues that acupuncture is most effective at addressing.
. First published on : Jul 15 2026How Acupuncture Helps Recovery After Cancer Surgery
Acupuncture has been consistently shown to help reduce cancer-related pain and recent studies show that acupuncture may have many benefits for various kinds of cancer surgery including reducing pain after surgery, speeding up recovery after surgery, and reducing post-surgical complications or side effects. Explore our summary of the latest research on acupuncture to support recovery from cancer surgery.
. Last modified on : Jul 16 2026New Research Reinforces Why Conventional Cancer Treatment Should Stay at the Center of Your Care
A large new study published in JAMA Network Open offers an important reminder for anyone navigating a breast cancer diagnosis: complementary therapies can support your well-being, but they shouldn’t replace conventional medical treatment.
. First published on : Jun 10 2026Surgical Support for Colorectal Cancer
In partnership with KNOW Oncology, a searchable website that summarizes human studies on natural health products and nutrition in cancer care, we’ve written a short guide on evidence-based approaches to support surgery preparation and recovery for people with colorectal cancer. Learn about supplements, food choices, and more.
. First published on : May 11 2026Two Rules of Thumb for Cancer Care with Donald Abrams, MD
CancerChoices advisor Donald Abrams, MD, and CancerChoices co-founder Michael Lerner discuss two rules of thumb for cancer care: avoiding hasty decisions and verifying the pathology report.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Barbara Wolf Terao: Yew and Me
Dealing with something as difficult as cancer, partnerships can easily unravel. Or, if we can manage it, we weave new connections as we call on inner and outer resources previously unknown.
. Last modified on : Nov 01 2025Maisie Greer: Weaving Circles of Love
Letting people in to help was the greatest gift of grace we gave and received.
. Last modified on : Dec 27 2023Adrienne Dern: Still Here
My new life was about to begin, but I didn’t know that yet.
. Last modified on : Dec 27 2023Kozo Hattori: Grounding into Uncertainty
I’m so grateful for all the love and support I have experienced on this healing journey.
. Last modified on : Nov 01 2025From Surgeon to Patient: The Unseen Side of Breast Cancer
It was only when I was diagnosed in 2015 with stage 3 breast cancer that I realised how little I actually knew, and how ill-prepared many patients are to face the hurdles in front of them.
. Last modified on : Nov 01 2025