The Effect of Manual Acupuncture and Standard Therapy on Anxiety and Quality of Life Scores in Cancer Patients

"Manual acupuncture is acupuncture needle insertion was done perpendicularly to the acupuncture points GV20, EXHN3, HT7, and PC6 using Huanqiu needle measuring 0.25 x 25mm with mild stimulation rotation technique at a speed of 60x/minute and needle retention for 30 minutes. Therapy was performed every day for 6 days.~Standard therapy is anxiolytic drugs and supportive psychotherapy given to patients according to the decision of the psychiatrist treating the patient."

"Sham acupuncture is when acupuncture needles are inserted into acupuncture points, but do not actually penetrate the skin, only attached to the plaster. Therapy was performed every day for 6 days.~Standard therapy is anxiolytic drugs and supportive psychotherapy given to patients according to the decision of the psychiatrist treating the patient."