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Attention to Recovery and Quality of Life in Cancer
On October 30th, it is Cancer-Free Day. A moment to reflect on everyone who has been affected by cancer. Because cancer often impacts more than just the body. Emotions, energy, relationships, and daily life can also change. That is why the person behind the illness deserves attention.
Attention to the person as a whole
In Chinese medicine, the focus is not only on a complaint or condition but on the person as a whole. Health is not just about the absence of disease, but also about physical and mental well-being and experiencing balance.
A cancer treatment can raise many questions for the body and mind. Fatigue, tension, sleep problems, or difficulty resuming daily life can greatly influence how someone feels. For this reason, some people seek additional support alongside their regular medical treatment. Acupuncture can be a good option to explore.
Careful guidance makes the difference
Those considering acupuncture during or after cancer treatment benefit from a practitioner who carefully examines their personal situation and takes the medical treatment into account.
The Dutch Association for Acupuncture (NVA) places great importance on professional and careful guidance. Acupuncturists who meet the specific quality standards established by the NVA can be included in the Referral Guide of the Integral Cancer Centre Netherlands (IKNL). The NVA-acupuncturists listed here have a mention in their search profile.
Want to know more?
Curious about the possibilities of acupuncture as complementary care for cancer? Read more about the points of attention, guidance, and quality standards of the NVA on the page Acupuncture for Cancer – Cancer Referral Guide.
