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Article: Henry Ford Hospital to test acupuncture for treating hot flashes in breast cancer patients
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- Michigan Chronicle
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- June 28, 2005
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Michigan Chronicle
06-28-2005
Henry Ford Hospital is conducting a study to test the effectiveness of
acupuncture for reducing hot flashes experienced by breast cancer patients
receiving hormonal therapy.
Researchers hope that the traditional Chinese practice leads to a new
treatment option for patients.
"This study has the potential to dramatically decrease the incidence of hot
flashes in hormone-treated breast cancer patients," said radiation
oncologist Eleanor Walker, M.D., the study's lead investigator. "An
alternative form of treatment with minimal or no side effects is needed to
improve the quality of life for these patients."
As part of the study, Dr. Walker works with acupuncturist Beth Kohn.