Acupuncture for post-chemoradiotherapy complications in lung cancer with bone metastasis: a case report and literature review - Report - MDSpire

Acupuncture for post-chemoradiotherapy complications in lung cancer with bone metastasis: a case report and literature review

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  • Kaihua Song

  • Yang Shen

  • Xiazhen Xu

  • Chenxin Jiang

  • Shouhai Hong

  • May 25, 2026

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Clinical Report: Acupuncture's Role in Managing Complications After Chemoradiotherapy

Overview

This report details a case study of a 52-year-old male lung cancer patient with bone metastases who experienced significant improvement in symptoms following acupuncture treatment. The patient's chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) severity decreased from Grade III to Grade I, with notable enhancements in pain and mobility scores.

Background

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Data Highlights

MeasureBaselinePost-Treatment
CIPN GradeIIII
VAS Score7.83
Harris Hip Score3580
PCS Score28.672.3
MCS Score34.278.8

Key Findings

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Clinical Implications

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Conclusion

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Related Resources & Content

  1. ASCO Post, 2012 -- Acupuncture: Does It Alleviate Symptoms Associated with Cancer Care?
  2. ASCO Post, 2019 -- Acupuncture May Reduce Radiation-Induced Dry Mouth for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
  3. ASCO Post, 2022 -- Integrative Approaches to Managing Pain in Patients With Cancer: SIO-ASCO Guideline
  4. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2020 -- Prevention and Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Survivors of Adult Cancers: ASCO Guideline Update
  5. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2024 -- Acupuncture-related interventions improve chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
  6. The ASCO Post — Acupuncture for the Management of Hot Flashes
  7. Prevention and Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Survivors of Adult Cancers: ASCO Guideline Update | Journal of Clinical Oncology
  8. Acupuncture-related interventions improve chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis | BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies | Full Text

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Acupuncture for post-chemoradiotherapy complications in lung cancer with bone metastasis: a case report and literature review

  • by Kaihua Song, Yang Shen, Xiazhen Xu, Chenxin Jiang, Shouhai Hong

  • May 25, 2026

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