Results of a Pilot Study by Barrie R. Cassileth.
Cancer 2013 July 1; 119 (13): 2455-2461.
CONCLUSIONS:
Acupuncture for BCRL appears safe and may reduce arm circumference. Although these results await confirmation in a randomized trial, acupuncture can be considered for women with no other options for sustained arm circumference reduction.
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