November 2023

Many people who have been diagnosed with cancer use complementary health approaches. Findings from a substantial amount of research suggest that some complementary psychological and/or physical approaches, such as acupuncture, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and yoga, may help manage cancer symptoms and side effects of treatment.

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What the Science Says

Complementary Psychological and/or Physical Approaches for Cancer Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects

Modality and Summary of Current Research

• Acupuncture
• Hypnosis and Relaxation Techniques
• Massage Therapy and Reflexology
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
• Tai Chi and Qigong
• Yoga
• Music-Based Interventions

AdditionalResources

• Clinical Guidelines
• Scientific Literature
• Information for Your Patients

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NCCIH Clinical Digest is a service of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NCCIH Clinical Digest, a monthly e-newsletter, offers evidence-based information on complementary and integrative health, including scientific literature searches, summaries of NCCIH-funded research, fact sheets for patients, andmore.

NCCIH is 1 of 27 institutes and centers at the NIH. The mission of NCCIH is to define, through rigorous scientific investigation, the usefulness and safety of complementary and alternative medicine interventions and their roles in improving health and health care. For additional information, call NCCIHs Clearinghouse toll free at 1-888-644-6226, or visit the NCCIH website atnccih.nih.gov.