Supporting You During and After Cancer Treatment with Acupuncture
A cancer diagnosis can bring many physical and emotional challenges. Alongside treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, surgery, and medication, acupuncture can provide additional support to help manage side effects and support overall wellbeing.
Acupuncture is a gentle, integrative therapy that can help people during and after cancer treatment. At Root to Rise Physical Therapy and Pelvic Health in Scarborough, Maine, we recognize that every cancer journey is unique, and we’re honored to be a trusted partner on your care team.
Both clinical experience and growing research suggest that acupuncture may help reduce a variety of symptoms commonly experienced during cancer treatment. These may include:
Pain
Fatigue
Sleep disturbances
Neuropathy (tingling, numbness, sensitivity, or burning sensations)
Nausea and vomiting
Hot flashes
Anxiety and stress
Our goal is to help you feel more comfortable, improve daily functioning, reduce treatment side effects, and support resilience during your cancer journey. Because every person’s experience is different, acupuncture is always individualized. Each visit will include a session that stimulates specific points on the body to help restore balance and regulate systems that may be affected during treatment.
As part of your care team, your acupuncturist will:
Adapt your treatment plan to accommodate your diagnosis, current treatments, medications, recent surgeries, and overall health status
Create a personalized plan of care tailored to your needs and symptoms
Schedule sessions in a way that supports your treatment timeline
At Root to Rise, we believe in a holistic approach to care to help you feel supported every step of the way. If you are currently undergoing cancer treatment or navigating recovery, acupuncture may be a helpful addition to your care plan.
Schedule an evaluation at our Scarborough, Maine physical therapy and acupuncture clinic to learn how we can support you.