Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy Induced by Paclitaxel in Early Stage Breast Cancer

"The selection of acupuncture points is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (Wen, 2011) and on previous studies (Jeong,2018; Bao,2018), selected as main points: bilateral baxie, SJ5, bafeng, KID3 and ST36. Modifications or additional secondary points may be indicated according to clinical judgment throughout treatment. The needles will be inserted at a depth of 10 - 15 mm, being gently manipulated to obtain de qi sensation. The needles will be left for 20 - 25 minutes. There will be once a week acupuncture treatment, for 8 consecutive weeks. The acupuncture needles will be sterile, disposable stainless steel needles size 0.20 x 30 mm, of Korean brand Dong Bang, Chungcheongnam-do."

"Patients will receive needling at non-acupuncture points with superficial needling without manipulation to obtain de qi, located near the real points in the hands and feet. The needles will also be left for 20 - 25 minutes. There will be once a week acupuncture treatment, for 8 consecutive weeks. There will be once a week acupuncture treatment, for 8 consecutive weeks. The acupuncture needles will be sterile, disposable stainless steel needles size 0.20 x 30 mm, of Korean brand Dong Bang, Chungcheongnam-do."