Acupuncture and Acupressure for Cancer Symptom Management: an Opinion Statement Based on Preliminary Evidence Mapping
Issued Date
2026-12-01
Resource Type
ISSN
15272729
eISSN
15346277
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-105027113196
Pubmed ID
41528616
Journal Title
Current Treatment Options in Oncology
Volume
27
Issue
1
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Current Treatment Options in Oncology Vol.27 No.1 (2026)
Suggested Citation
Lukkahatai N., Zhang J., Benjasirisan C., Phongphanngam S., Shen A., Jaiman P., Kawi J., Smith T.J., Saligan L.N. Acupuncture and Acupressure for Cancer Symptom Management: an Opinion Statement Based on Preliminary Evidence Mapping. Current Treatment Options in Oncology Vol.27 No.1 (2026). doi:10.1007/s11864-025-01369-7 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/114570
Title
Acupuncture and Acupressure for Cancer Symptom Management: an Opinion Statement Based on Preliminary Evidence Mapping
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Abstract
Symptom management remains a critical priority in oncology, particularly as many survivors continue to experience fatigue, pain, sleep disturbance, neuropathy, and psychological distress despite advances in treatment. Conventional pharmacologic options often provide only partial relief and may be limited by side effects. Acupuncture and acupressure have emerged as promising non-pharmacologic approaches, but the supporting evidence is drawn from a broad and heterogeneous literature. In this opinion paper, we provide a preliminary overview of the current review-level evidence to highlight general trends and evolving areas of promise, while emphasizing the need for further sham-controlled studies to clarify effectiveness and guide integration of acupuncture and acupressure into supportive oncology.