To report a case of a lung cancer patient with bone metastases experiencing complications from chemoradiotherapy and to review existing literature on acupuncture as a treatment option.
Key Findings:
The patient showed marked improvement in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) severity from Grade III to Grade I.
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score decreased from 7.8 to 3 after acupuncture treatment.
Harris Hip Score (HHS) improved from 35 to 80.
Physical Component Summary (PCS) score increased from 28.6 to 72.3, and Mental Component Summary (MCS) score improved from 34.2 to 78.8.
No adverse events were reported during the treatment.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
The case study is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Lack of control group and randomization in the treatment approach.
Conclusion:
The case presents findings on the use of acupuncture in managing complications in lung cancer patients post-chemoradiotherapy.
