Cancer Research UK supports the use of acupuncture alongside conventional treatments to improve nausea, tiredness, dry mouth, breathlessness. It is frequently used to relieve the hot flushes which are a side effect of medications taken following breast and prostate cancer treatment.

 

Acupuncture stimulates the release of your body’s own ‘wellbeing’ chemicals such as endorphins and serotonin, so most people report improved feelings of relaxation and wellbeing from acupuncture.