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Electroacupuncture May Relieve Cognitive, Psychological Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors in Pilot Study

Electroacupuncture may alleviate some persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms experienced by breast cancer survivors, including psychological distress and cognitive impairment, according to the results o...

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    Study on electroacupuncture for breast cancer survivors.

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    Targets neuropsychiatric symptoms like cognitive impairment.

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    35 participants; 30 completed 10 sessions.

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    Significant improvements in attention and distress.

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    Neuroimaging showed positive changes in brain areas.

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    Findings suggest acupuncture delivery requires precision.

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    More extensive multicenter studies are recommended.

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Electroacupuncture May Relieve Cognitive, Psychological Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors in Pilot Study

  • by The ASCO Post Staff

  • April 13, 2026

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