The Experience of Research Participation in a Study Investigating the Effect of Acupuncture on Menopausal Symptom Relief Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Abstract

Hormone replacement therapy, the most commonly cited treatment for menopausal symptoms, is inappropriate for use among women with a history of breast cancer. Acupuncture has been studied as a potentially safe and effective alternative treatment for this population. The acceptability and perceived effectiveness of acupuncture among this group of women has not been reported.