The use of acupuncture for advanced cancer care: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The efficacy of acupuncture on advanced cancer care and outcomes has not yet been determined. Palliative care for patients with advanced cancer may involve multiple challenges that include physical and mental health care. This systematic review will offer updated and comprehensive evidence of acupuncture on specific outcomes induced by advanced cancer and cancer-related treatment, which can give high level clinical recommendations to improve patient care and clinical outcomes.