Cancer Support
How Acupuncture and TCM Can Support Cancer Treatment
Acupuncture and TCM can be safely and effectively used alongside conventional cancer treatments to support your body’s natural healing abilities. Dr. Kang’s approach follows the Fu Zheng Gu Ben principles, focusing on strengthening your qi to boost immunity and promote regeneration and repair.
Dr. Kang’s holistic approach addresses the needs of the whole person, considering your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She may recommend various TCM treatments, such as detoxification, improving qi and blood flow, addressing tumor accumulations, and restoring balance between jing, qi, and shen, to help you build a strong foundation for healing and recovery.
Relieving Side Effects with Acupuncture
Cancer treatments often come with challenging side effects that can impact your quality of life. Acupuncture has been shown to safely and effectively manage many of these side effects, helping you feel more comfortable and resilient throughout your treatment journey.
Acupuncture can help alleviate common side effects such as nausea and vomiting, fatigue, pain, neuropathy, and emotional distress like stress, anxiety, and depression. By incorporating acupuncture into your cancer care plan, you can find relief from these side effects and maintain a better quality of life during your treatment.
Dr. Kang's Integrative Treatment Plans
Dr. Kang understands that every patient’s cancer journey is unique, which is why she creates personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs and goals. She takes a comprehensive approach to your care, considering not only your physical symptoms but also your emotional state, lifestyle, and overall well-being. Your individualized plan may include a combination of acupuncture sessions to alleviate side effects and promote relaxation, massage and acupressure to reduce pain and improve circulation, nutritional guidance to support your body’s healing process, exercise and mind-body practices to manage stress and enhance overall well-being, and carefully selected herbal formulas and supplements to boost your natural healing abilities. While Dr. Kang’s integrative treatments are designed to complement conventional cancer care, it’s important to inform your oncology team about any additional therapies you are receiving to ensure a coordinated approach to your healing journey. With Dr. Kang’s personalized care and support, you can navigate the challenges of cancer treatment with greater strength, resilience, and hope.