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Oncology Acutherapy

Acutherapy, including acupuncture and acupressure, is a drug-free option to help control and improve side effects of chemotherapy, radiation or following surgery.

Acupuncturist placing needles on an arm (stock image)

Effective Complementary Cancer Therapy

Acutherapy involves the application of needles, heat, pressure and other treatments to specific points on the skin known as acupuncture points (or acupoints). It is effective as a complementary therapy for managing cancer-related symptoms and side effects resulting from cancer treatment.

Symptom Relief and Side Effect Management

Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of acutherapy in addressing various symptoms and side effects associated with cancer treatment, including:

  • Managing treatment side effects
  • Alleviating peripheral neuropathy
  • Mitigating nausea and vomiting
  • Relieving dry mouth
  • Addressing chronic fatigue
  • Improving sleep quality
  • Reducing hot flashes
  • Alleviating cancer-related pain
  • Providing postoperative pain support
  • Easing anxiety and depression
  • Alleviating headaches
  • Addressing constipation
  • Managing shortness of breath
  • Addressing other side effects caused by radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy

At Winship, we offer acutherapy treatments in a group setting, making the service more accessible for oncology patients. Treatments take place in a relaxing and spacious environment and are generally safe and well-tolerated by most patients.

Currently, our acutherapy group sessions are held on the second floor of Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown (36 Linden Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308).

Additional Information

The National Cancer Institute provides additional information and resources for cancer-related acutherapy.

Join a Session

We're ready to help you relieve your symptoms and side effects due to cancer. Call 404-778-0600 and request to join an acutherapy group session.