Cancer Supportive Care

Supportive Care During Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy

Acupuncture, moxibustion, and individualized Chinese herbal medicine may be used as complementary therapies to help patients manage certain side effects associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Our goal is to improve comfort, support overall well-being, and help patients maintain their quality of life throughout treatment and recovery.

Symptoms We May Help Manage

• Nausea, vomiting, reduced appetite, and difficulty swallowing

• Sore mouth, constipation, and diarrhea

• Fatigue, sleep disturbances, and night sweats

• Headaches, joint pain, and generalized body discomfort

• Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet

• Itching, skin discomfort, cough, and shortness of breath

• Fever, chills, and other treatment-related discomforts

Our Supportive Treatment Program

Acupuncture and moxibustion
Treatment plans are personalized according to each patient’s symptoms, constitution, cancer treatment schedule, and overall health. For patients experiencing chemotherapy-related low white blood cell counts, we may offer an intensive three- to four-day supportive program combining acupuncture and moxibustion, with sessions lasting up to two hours per day.

This care is intended to complement—not replace—medical monitoring or treatments prescribed by an oncologist. Blood counts and neutropenia must be evaluated and managed by the patient’s oncology team.

Pain and symptom management
Acupuncture may help relieve headaches, muscle and joint pain, nausea, fatigue, sleep difficulties, and certain treatment-related symptoms. Insurance coverage varies; our office can help patients verify whether their plan includes acupuncture benefits.

Amethyst BioMat therapy
When appropriate, gentle far-infrared heat therapy may be incorporated to promote relaxation and help ease muscle tension, fatigue, and general discomfort. It is not suitable for every patient and will be used only after a safety assessment.

Personalized Chinese herbal support
Customized herbal tea may be offered to help address symptoms such as poor appetite, nausea, digestive weakness, night sweats, and fatigue. Formulas are selected according to each patient’s individual condition.

Because herbs can interact with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other medications, herbal treatment is provided only with appropriate precautions and coordination with the patient’s oncology team.