Ancient Therapy Method Helps with Cancer Side Effects - Central Coast News KION/KCBA

Ancient Therapy Method Helps with Cancer Side Effects

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It looks like acupuncture can help with one of the side effects of radiation for head and neck cancers.

A new study shows that ancient therapy can help in relieving the symptoms of dry mouth associated with radiation.

British researchers say dry mouth can affect a patient's quality of life, interfering with taste, speech and sleep.

About a half-million people world-wide develop head and neck cancer each year.

 

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