Oncology Acupuncture

Oncology acupuncture is a specialised area of practice that focuses on supporting cancer patients through treatment and recovery. Acupuncture does not treat cancer itself, but it can play a valuable role in managing the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery — helping patients maintain quality of life and tolerate their medical treatment more comfortably.

Common side effects that acupuncture may help alleviate include nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy, cancer-related fatigue, neuropathy (tingling or numbness in hands and feet), pain, insomnia, anxiety, and hot flushes caused by hormonal therapies. Research in this area has grown significantly, and acupuncture is now offered in many hospital cancer centres as a complementary therapy.

Josephine is a qualified oncology acupuncture practitioner who understands the specific needs and precautions required when treating cancer patients. Treatment protocols are adapted to each patient's current medical situation, energy levels, and treatment schedule. Gentle techniques are used, and needle placement carefully avoids areas affected by lymphoedema, radiation sites, or surgical wounds.

Patients undergoing cancer treatment often feel that acupuncture sessions provide a much-needed sense of calm and restoration during a difficult period. Sessions can be scheduled around chemotherapy cycles to maximise benefit — for example, in the days immediately before or after treatment when side effects are typically strongest.