Interview with Caspar van der Poel - social media day June 30
Out and about
The acupuncturist's toolbox - Thierry de Vlieg on Dr. Tan's balance method
The Fire of Summer - joy, connection, and vitality
The toolbox of the acupuncturist - Ineke van der Ham on Applied Channel Theory
February 4 - World Cancer Day
Cancer, a diagnosis that turns your world upside down and brings a lot of uncertainty. On World Cancer Day, Tuesday, February 4, attention is being paid in various ways to the importance of research, treatment options, collaborations, long-term consequences, coping, and mourning.
Acupuncture and Quality of Life
As acupuncturists, we play a 'modest' role in the treatment process of people with or after cancer. Acupuncture is not used to cure cancer, but it does have a positive effect on the quality of life during and after conventional treatment. For example, in cases of pain, neuropathy, nausea, sleep problems, hot flashes, anxiety, loss of concentration, and fatigue, to name a few 'additional' symptoms of necessary oncological treatments.
Integrative Care
Fortunately, more and more doctors are convinced that integrative care, a combination of conventional and complementary care such as acupuncture, complement each other fantastically. Of course, in the interest of the patient, who still feels far from great after surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Even during a hormonal treatment process, such as with breast or prostate cancer, acupuncture restores a bit of balance, improving the quality of daily life.
NVA acupuncturists have the opportunity to take a special oncology course for acupuncturists to enhance their knowledge and skills in supporting oncology patients to the highest possible level. After successful completion, they meet the guidelines to be listed in the Cancer Referral Guide of the Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL).
Make an Appointment
Is your life turned upside down by cancer and do you need such support? Contact an acupuncturist near you and ask your questions.
Oncology course starting
24 & 25 november was de eerste oncologiecursus voor acupuncturisten. De cursisten leren hoe zij oncologiepatiënten met acupunctuur kunnen ondersteunen.
Complementary care in cancer
Omdat plaatjes meer zeggen dan duizend woorden tonen we hier graag de brochure van kanker.nl over de inzet van bijvoorbeeld acupunctuur.
Oncological pain and acupuncture
Er verschijnen steeds meer interessante artikelen over de bewezen werkzaamheid van acupunctuur. Vergeleken met (pijn-)medicatie biedt acupunctuur een veilige, kosteneffectieve en evidence-based behandeling van oncologische pijn.
Acupuncture on Kanker.nl
Acupunctuur kan helpen tijdens en na de reguliere behandeling tegen kanker. Op kanker.nl is hieraan een hele pagina gewijd.
