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Acupuncture for theCancer Patient
Acupuncture for theCancer Patient
An Integrative Approach From
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Danee Barnett, AP, DOM
An Integrative Approach From
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Danee Barnett, AP, DOM
How does Acupuncture work?How does Acupuncture work?
Acupuncture is a complex branch of ancient Chinese medicine that has been successfully practiced for over 2,500 years, but its practical principles and methods are easily understood.
Acupuncture is a complex branch of ancient Chinese medicine that has been successfully practiced for over 2,500 years, but its practical principles and methods are easily understood.
Fourteen major energy channels called meridians course through the human body
including the head, arms, hands, feet, torso and internal organs.
A subtle energy called Qi (pronounced chee)
circulates via these meridians to all parts of the body,
even the most remote cells.
Fourteen major energy channels called meridians course through the human body
including the head, arms, hands, feet, torso and internal organs.
A subtle energy called Qi (pronounced chee)
circulates via these meridians to all parts of the body,
even the most remote cells.
Qi is the vital force, the presence of which separates
the living from the dead. Its balanced, unimpeded flow
is critical to sound health.
Qi is the vital force, the presence of which separates
the living from the dead. Its balanced, unimpeded flow
is critical to sound health.
Qi flows through each
of us like a river, energizing,
nourishing and supporting every
cell, tissue, muscle, organ and
gland.
Qi flows through each
of us like a river, energizing,
nourishing and supporting every
cell, tissue, muscle, organ and
gland.
Any misdirection, blockage, or other derangement of the amount, flow or
balance of Qi may result in pain, dysfunction and ill health.
Any misdirection, blockage, or other derangement of the amount, flow or
balance of Qi may result in pain, dysfunction and ill health.
These imbalances can be caused byThese imbalances can be caused by
Stress Trauma
Accidents Improper Diet
Strain Surgery
Stress Trauma
Accidents Improper Diet
Strain Surgery
With acupuncture needles, I stimulate specific points
(acupuncture points) along the course of the meridians.
Such stimulation helps restore the normal balance and flow of Qi so organs and bodily systems can work together in harmony as intended
With acupuncture needles, I stimulate specific points
(acupuncture points) along the course of the meridians.
Such stimulation helps restore the normal balance and flow of Qi so organs and bodily systems can work together in harmony as intended
Acupuncture was initiated at Sloan-Kettering in 1999
Approximately 1400 outpatients per month are treated with acupuncture
Inpatient services are offered free of charge
Acupuncture was initiated at Sloan-Kettering in 1999
Approximately 1400 outpatients per month are treated with acupuncture
Inpatient services are offered free of charge
In addition to acupuncture, other integrative therapies offered include:
In addition to acupuncture, other integrative therapies offered include:
Touch Therapies Fitness
Mind-Body Meditation Music Therapy
Nutritional Counseling
Touch Therapies Fitness
Mind-Body Meditation Music Therapy
Nutritional Counseling
Although many Chinese herbal formulas may help in cancer treatment they are are NOT used at MSKCC during chemotherapy because there has not been enough research to determine if
they help or hinder the effects of chemo
Although many Chinese herbal formulas may help in cancer treatment they are are NOT used at MSKCC during chemotherapy because there has not been enough research to determine if
they help or hinder the effects of chemo
Alternative vs. ComplementaryAlternative vs. Complementary
Alternative Therapies
Promoted for use INSTEAD of mainstream care
Many are biologically invasive Costly, potentially harmful
Alternative Therapies
Promoted for use INSTEAD of mainstream care
Many are biologically invasive Costly, potentially harmful
Complementary Therapies
Used WITH mainstream
care for cancer Non-invasive Inexpensive, safe and beneficial
Complementary Therapies
Used WITH mainstream
care for cancer Non-invasive Inexpensive, safe and beneficial
Complementary Therapies
Complementary Therapies
Used WITH mainstream care for cancer Non-invasive inexpensive, safe and beneficial Effectively reduce side effects Enable self-care and control Enhance well-being and quality of life Reduce fear, distress, depression, anxiety Safe, non-invasive, inexpensive and easy to use
Used WITH mainstream care for cancer Non-invasive inexpensive, safe and beneficial Effectively reduce side effects Enable self-care and control Enhance well-being and quality of life Reduce fear, distress, depression, anxiety Safe, non-invasive, inexpensive and easy to use
How is Acupuncture usedat Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center?
How is Acupuncture usedat Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center?
Acupuncture for Surgical Patients(pre-surgery)
Acupuncture for Surgical Patients(pre-surgery)
promotes relaxation prevents infection shortens recovery time less post-op pain optimum time of treatment is 2 days before surgery
promotes relaxation prevents infection shortens recovery time less post-op pain optimum time of treatment is 2 days before surgery
Acupuncture for Surgical Patients(post-surgery)
Acupuncture for Surgical Patients(post-surgery)
less swelling less pain improves mental alertness improves intestinal mobility and urination shortens recovery time promotes incision healing optimum time of acupuncture treatment: 2 days post surgery, 1 week post surgery and 2 weeks post surgery
less swelling less pain improves mental alertness improves intestinal mobility and urination shortens recovery time promotes incision healing optimum time of acupuncture treatment: 2 days post surgery, 1 week post surgery and 2 weeks post surgery
Acupuncture for Radiation PatientsAcupuncture for Radiation Patients
reduces fatigue helps anemia increases white blood cell count helps nausea and vomiting stops diarrhea helps burns decreases hair loss can help with infertility due to treatment
reduces fatigue helps anemia increases white blood cell count helps nausea and vomiting stops diarrhea helps burns decreases hair loss can help with infertility due to treatment
Acupuncture for Chemotherapy Patients
Acupuncture for Chemotherapy Patients
Helps nausea and vomiting decreases hair loss helps fatigue and shortness of breath strengthen immune system Increases appetite Helps red and white blood cell counts stops diarrhea helps neuropathy optimum time of acupuncture treatment is 1-2 hours
before treatment and 24 hours after treatment. If only one treatment is possible, treat before chemo.
Helps nausea and vomiting decreases hair loss helps fatigue and shortness of breath strengthen immune system Increases appetite Helps red and white blood cell counts stops diarrhea helps neuropathy optimum time of acupuncture treatment is 1-2 hours
before treatment and 24 hours after treatment. If only one treatment is possible, treat before chemo.
What Causes Cancer?What Causes Cancer? Genetics Exposure to harmful elements Lack of protective elements Bad habits CHANCE
notes: tobacco, carcinogens in food and environment
UV protection, exercise, obesity
Genetics Exposure to harmful elements Lack of protective elements Bad habits CHANCE
notes: tobacco, carcinogens in food and environment
UV protection, exercise, obesity
One Third of Cancers
Are Preventable with Lifestyle
One Third of Cancers
Are Preventable with Lifestyle
Research at Sloan-Ketteringshows us many things we can do
ourselves to help avoid a recurrence of cancer
Research at Sloan-Ketteringshows us many things we can do
ourselves to help avoid a recurrence of cancer
BE PRO-ACTIVE!BE PRO-ACTIVE!
EXERCISE INCREASES SURVIVAL
(and it’s never too late to start)
EXERCISE INCREASES SURVIVAL
(and it’s never too late to start)
EXERCISE AND BREAST CANCEREXERCISE AND BREAST CANCER
50-60% increase in survivorship seen with regular physical fitness
Nurse Health Study: 2987 Nurses with breast cancer decreased their
risk of death from breast cancer by 50-60% by exercising more than 9 hours per week vs. less than 3 hours per week.
50-60% increase in survivorship seen with regular physical fitness
Nurse Health Study: 2987 Nurses with breast cancer decreased their
risk of death from breast cancer by 50-60% by exercising more than 9 hours per week vs. less than 3 hours per week.
EXERCISE AND COLON CANCEREXERCISE AND COLON CANCER
832 stage III colon cancer patients receiving chemotherapy Reported physical activities 6 month
completion of chemotherapy 51% decreased risk of dying from colon
cancer for 18-26.9 hours/week vs. less than 3 hours/week
832 stage III colon cancer patients receiving chemotherapy Reported physical activities 6 month
completion of chemotherapy 51% decreased risk of dying from colon
cancer for 18-26.9 hours/week vs. less than 3 hours/week
EXERCISE AND CANCER IN GENERALEXERCISE AND CANCER IN GENERAL
55% decreased risk for 27+ hours/week exercise
The benefit is not significantly modified by sex, body mass index, number of lymph nodes involved, age, baseline performance status or chemotherapy received
55% decreased risk for 27+ hours/week exercise
The benefit is not significantly modified by sex, body mass index, number of lymph nodes involved, age, baseline performance status or chemotherapy received
Exerciseis HugeExerciseis Huge
JUST DO IT!
Guidelines for Physical Fitnessfor most Cancer Patients and Survivors
Guidelines for Physical Fitnessfor most Cancer Patients and Survivors
• Do continuous or intermittent aerobic exercise 20-60 minutes 3-5x/wk
• Do anabolic exercise 6-12 reps and 1-4 sets of each exercise for major muscle groups 1-3 x/wk
•Do flexibility exercises for major muscle groups 2-4 sets each exercise 2-3x/wk (i.e. Yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi)
Diet Recommendationsfrom Sloan-Kettering
Diet Recommendationsfrom Sloan-Kettering
The Mediterranean DietThe Mediterranean Diet
Mediterranean Diet BenefitsMediterranean Diet Benefits
• Analysis of 1.5+ million patients
• Greater adherence to the Mediterranean Diet has 9% reduction in overall mortality
• 9% reduction in cardio-vascular mortality
• 6% reduction in cancer mortality
• 13% decreased incidence of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
What’s in the Diet?What’s in the Diet?
• 3-5 serving of fresh fruits/day
• 2-5 servings of fresh vegetables/day
• 2+ Proteins/day (fish, legumes, nuts, etc.)
• WHOLE GRAINS (whole wheat, brown rice etc.)
• Extra virgin olive oil rather than (NOT in addition to) butter or margarine
Eat This!Eat This!
Nutritional Supplement Recommendations
from Sloan-Kettering
Nutritional Supplement Recommendations
from Sloan-Kettering
• 20+ billion dollars are spent each year in the USA on vitamins and nutritional supplements• Anti-oxidants are highly marketed and are of uncertain benefit• Wheat Grass, Gogi, Noni, Acai, Pomegranate, Green Tea, Reveratrol, Vitamins A, C and E have not proven to be of any real benefit
• 20+ billion dollars are spent each year in the USA on vitamins and nutritional supplements• Anti-oxidants are highly marketed and are of uncertain benefit• Wheat Grass, Gogi, Noni, Acai, Pomegranate, Green Tea, Reveratrol, Vitamins A, C and E have not proven to be of any real benefit
HIGH LEVELS OF ANTI-OXIDENTS
PROTECT CANCER CELLS AS WELL AS
HEALTHY CELLS!
HIGH LEVELS OF ANTI-OXIDENTS
PROTECT CANCER CELLS AS WELL AS
HEALTHY CELLS!
Don’t waste your money on supplements, just eat good,
healthy food as per the Mediterranean Diet.
Don’t waste your money on supplements, just eat good,
healthy food as per the Mediterranean Diet.
There are however, 2 supplements that
Sloan-Kettering Recommends.
There are however, 2 supplements that
Sloan-Kettering Recommends.
VITAMIN D 1000-2000 IU Daily
VITAMIN D 1000-2000 IU Daily
• Most people are vitamin D deficient
• Minimal vitamin D is obtained from food sources (80 oz. of milk needed to get sufficient D)
• Improved outcomes from lung, breast, and colorectal cancer with sufficient vitamin D levels
• Sufficient D levels cut risk of colorectal cancer
by 50%
Calcium1000-1500 mg/day
Calcium1000-1500 mg/day
• Calcium Citrate is helpful for colon cancer, prostate cancer and osteoporosis• Calcium / Magnesium combo prevents constipation
• Calcium Citrate is the most bio available
• Take with food - only 500 mg. at a time
SummarySummary
• Eat healthy food, not supplements• Eat mostly plants• Be physically active every day• Stay as lean as possible without being underweight• Take your Calcium and Vitamin D
Mind-Body MeditationMind-Body Meditation
Sloan-Kettering has patients listen to audio recordings that help visualize the cancer being destroyed.
SEE them orbiting
FEEL them sticking to the problem
HEAR them buzzing as they do their work
SMELL and TASTE the energy they are creating
MAKE IT REAL
SEE the electric blue liquid light energy
FEEL it flowing through you
HEAR it cascading
SMELL and TASTE its refreshing qualities
MAKE IT REAL
TrustTrustYourYour
InstinctsInstincts
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