Acupuncture and moxibustion in integrative oncology and new progress in China
Acupuncture and moxibustion are increasingly gaining recognition in the clinical and research fields of integrative oncology. This review synthesizes findings from clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture and moxibustion for cance...
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| description | Acupuncture and moxibustion are increasingly gaining recognition in the clinical and research fields of integrative oncology. This review synthesizes findings from clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture and moxibustion for cancer care. Clinical evidence highlights acupuncture’s efficacy in managing symptoms such as hot flashes, pain, insomnia, fatigue, and constipation. Acupuncture also demonstrates potential effects in reducing chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced side effects. Recent advancements in China shows integrated therapies combining acupuncture with chemotherapy to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, laboratory studies reveal the potential of acupuncture and moxibustion to modulate the tumor microenvironment, boost chemotherapy efficacy, and strengthen immunity. Despite these promising results, there is a pressing need for well-designed trials and real-world studies to evaluate the long-term effects of standardized acupuncture and moxibustion treatments in cancer care. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-40b497a8beba446d9e66a7428c705c522025-08-20T03:49:33ZengElsevierIntegrative Medicine Research2213-42202025-06-0114210114910.1016/j.imr.2025.101149Acupuncture and moxibustion in integrative oncology and new progress in ChinaMing Yang0Yue Chen1Yuxiang Wan2Chen Shen3Jinchang Huang4Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, PR ChinaThird Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, PR ChinaThird Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, PR ChinaCentre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, PR ChinaThird Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, PR China; Corresponding author at: Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, An Wai Xiao Guan Jie No. 51, Beijing 100029, PR China.Acupuncture and moxibustion are increasingly gaining recognition in the clinical and research fields of integrative oncology. This review synthesizes findings from clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture and moxibustion for cancer care. Clinical evidence highlights acupuncture’s efficacy in managing symptoms such as hot flashes, pain, insomnia, fatigue, and constipation. Acupuncture also demonstrates potential effects in reducing chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced side effects. Recent advancements in China shows integrated therapies combining acupuncture with chemotherapy to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, laboratory studies reveal the potential of acupuncture and moxibustion to modulate the tumor microenvironment, boost chemotherapy efficacy, and strengthen immunity. Despite these promising results, there is a pressing need for well-designed trials and real-world studies to evaluate the long-term effects of standardized acupuncture and moxibustion treatments in cancer care.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213422025000290AcupunctureMoxibustionIntegrative oncologyEvidence-based medicineTraditional Chinese Medicine |
| spellingShingle | Ming Yang Yue Chen Yuxiang Wan Chen Shen Jinchang Huang Acupuncture and moxibustion in integrative oncology and new progress in China Integrative Medicine Research Acupuncture Moxibustion Integrative oncology Evidence-based medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| title | Acupuncture and moxibustion in integrative oncology and new progress in China |
| title_full | Acupuncture and moxibustion in integrative oncology and new progress in China |
| title_fullStr | Acupuncture and moxibustion in integrative oncology and new progress in China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Acupuncture and moxibustion in integrative oncology and new progress in China |
| title_short | Acupuncture and moxibustion in integrative oncology and new progress in China |
| title_sort | acupuncture and moxibustion in integrative oncology and new progress in china |
| topic | Acupuncture Moxibustion Integrative oncology Evidence-based medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213422025000290 |
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