Is treating chemotherapy-induced hot flashes different from treating the typical hot flashes of menopause?
An experienced acupuncturist usually customizes the treatment according to the patient’s symptoms. Chemotherapy-induced hot flashes have a different cause compared to hot flashes associated with menopause. Different acupuncture points may be used for each cause. For more information on acupuncture and cancer, check out the National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine’s “An Introduction to Acupuncture.” For further information about cancer care and acupuncture please visit Dr. Scott Denny’s website.