Studies have shown the benefits of acupuncture in relieving side effects of chemotherapy.  One study concluded that chemo-related nasea and vomiting were better controlled when acupuncture was used as a complementary therapy with anti-nausea drugs as opposed to drugs alone.  (www.webmd.com)

Another study done in the UK showed that acupuncture was helpful in reducing post-chemo fatigue.  Those in the study had a 36% reduction in fatigue after receiving two 20-minute acupuncture treatments per week for six weeks. (www.newscientist.com)

Yet another study showed the beneficial effects of acupuncture for hot flashes experienced as a result of breast cancer treatment.  Again, acupuncture significantly reduced hot flashes and resulted in a higher level of overall well-being in the study participants.  In fact, it was as effective and longer-lasting than medication used to reduce post-breast cancer treatment-related hot flashes. (www.henryford.com)