Is acupuncture an effective treatment for nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy?
A. There have been a number of studies on acupuncture used for this purpose, and the results in this area are mixed. Keep in mind that different practitioners apply acupuncture differently. If you decide to try it, be sure to let your doctor know. Consider acupuncture as a complement to, not a replacement for, the medications your doctor has already prescribed.