Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Symptoms And Solutions

Acupuncture

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Some acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients may elect to undergo the alternative treatment method called acupuncture. This is a type of therapy that is said to help relieve pain and or nausea in cancer patients. Acupuncture is a procedure involving the insertion of very thin needles into certain points on the individual's body at various angles and depths. Every point is deduced to control the sensations of pain in another corresponding part of the individual's body. Some patients may feel a slight ache, tingling, electrical sensation, or dull pain for a few seconds when the needle is inserted, though the needles should not hurt once they are in their respective places.

The needles will stay in place from anywhere between fifteen and thirty minutes. The needles are then carefully removed in a way that should be painless. Any patient who seeks acupuncture to help alleviate pain or nausea due to their ALL should ensure they have it performed by a certified, licensed acupuncturist. Often times the patient's attending oncologist or cancer care team can recommend where to get acupuncture.

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