21/09/2025
September is Gynaecological Cancer awareness month. Every year approximately 1000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with one of the five types of Gynaecological Cancers, and currently there is only screening for Cervical cancer.
That is why so it's important to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms . Early detection and diagnosis is vital. www.cancer.org.nz/cancer/types-of-cancer/gynaecological-cancers/, ovariancancerfoundation.org.nz/gynaecological-cancer-awareness-month/
For those undergoing treatment, Acupuncture can may provide relief for chemotherapy-induced and post-op nausea, pain, fatigue, insomnia, hot flashes, lymphoedema, and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. Acupuncture is considered a safe therapy for cancer patients when practiced by qualified practitioners.
If you would like to discuss with one of our registered Chinese medicine practitioners about how acupuncture may benefit you or your loved ones, then head to our find a practitioner page at acupuncture.org.nz