Week 16. The Real Thing: Acupuncture. Shot Week 15
Since the beginning of chemotherapy I’ve been receiving weekly acupuncture through IEP (Immune Enhancement Program). They offer low cost traditional medicine and have a special program for people with cancer. I’ve also received Shiatsu (acupressure) and met with a naturopathic doctor there. In all honesty, I have no idea if it helps. Chemo make you sick. When you feel sick with new side effects all the time, how do you know if something has made you better or not? I feel sick, I go to acupuncture and feel somewhat better and relaxed during the treatment then I go home and feel sick again. I like thinking that I’m doing something proactive to help my body. I like thinking that the herbs and supplements make me stronger and ready to take the next rounds so I can get rid of cancer. In reality, I don’t know but I keep going.
