Lorenzo Cohen, MD, on Acupuncture and Other Nondrug Pain Management Techniques
2015 Palliative Care in Oncology SymposiumLorenzo Cohen, MD, of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses nonpharmacologic approaches to symptom control. Techniques such as acupuncture for managing pain and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, or yoga and meditation to help improve quality of life, can be safely integrated into oncology care.
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