Fear of analgesic side effects predicts preference for acupuncture: a cross-sectional study of cancer patients with pain in the USA

ConclusionAcupuncture may be a preferable treatment option among cancer patients at risk of inadequately controlled pain due to fear of analgesic side effects. Evidence-based integration of acupuncture and analgesics, guided by patient treatment preferences, represents an essential aspect of patient-centered care and has potential to address unmet cancer pain management needs.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research