No or very little. No local anesthesia is needed. After acupuncture, you could experience a boost or down of energy. Not pain.
Can a patient with cancer be a candidate for acupuncture?
Absolutely. Actually, it is said that acupuncture can help the patient cope with the symptoms better. Even in some cases, electro acupuncture is a better way to treat cancer symptoms.
How big are the needles?
They are hair-like in diameter and thinner than a sewing needle.
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