Acupuncture in cancer care: recommendations for safe practice (peer-reviewed expert opinion).

Beverley de Valois Teresa Young Catherine Zollman Ian Appleyard Eran Ben-Arye Mike Cummings Ruth Green Caroline Hoffman Judith Lacey Felicity Moir Rachel Peckham Jacqui Stringer Susan Veleber Matthew Weitzman Kathrin Wode

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2024)

These are the first international, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed recommendations for safe acupuncture practice in integrative oncology. Concerns about safety remain a significant barrier to appropriate referral from oncology teams, to use by acupuncturists and to uptake by patients. Disseminating trustworthy, widely accessible guidance should facilitate informed, confident practice of acupuncture in and outside of oncology healthcare settings.

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quality improvement
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