Acupuncture at Life with Cancer

Acupuncture Appointments - Click the button below to schedule an appointmentLife with Cancer offers acupuncture for patients in treatment with Inova at the following locations, days, and times: Life with Cancer Family Center 8411 Pennell Street Fairfax, VA 22301 Fridays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.ISCI Fair Oaks 3580 Joseph Siewick Drive, LL, Ste. 005 Fairfax, VA 22033 Mondays, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.ISCI Loudoun 44084 Riverside Parkway, Level B, Suite 400 Leesburg, VA 20176 Mondays, 10 a.m. – 12 noonISCI Alexandria 4320 Seminary Road, Ste. 1NE5.4 Alexandria, VA 22304 Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.ISCI Fairfax 8081 Innovation Park Drive, 2nd Floor Fairfax, VA 22031 Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Life with Cancer Acupuncture FAQAcupuncture as a Complementary Therapy The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO)*endorse acupuncture as a complementary therapy in the treatment of the following:PainChemotherapy Induced Nausea and VomitingThe value of acupuncture has not yet been established for the following treatment side effects, but limited studies have shown some possible patient benefit:Dry MouthFatigueNeuropathyHot Flashes*NCCN and SIO conduct and evaluate innovative research which significantly contributes to understanding, diagnosing, and treating cancer. They ensure evidenced-based practice focused on improving the quality of life for cancer patients.