leukopenia
Conditions
Interventions
Acupuncture Group: Minimum of 7 women diagnosed with breast cancer during anthracyclic, adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy, will do weekly, minimum of 8 and maximum of 10 acupuncture sessions at pre
Other
H02.004
Sponsors
Escola Paulista de Medicina da Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Escola Paulista de Medicina da Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Breast cancer diagnosis; adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatment with anthracyclics and minimum age of 18 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Previous history of leukopenia; metastatic disease; other cancers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase in leukocyte and neutrophil markers, as indicated by the routine leukogram done on the eve of four anthracyclic chemotherapy applications, in women undergoing breast cancer treatment for 8-10 weekly acupuncture sessions at points considered important for increased immunity. . | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Observe language semiology according to Traditional Chinese Medicine during anthracyclic chemotherapy, making the photographic record in the initial and final evaluations of the study, to identify aspects that characterize any change in the aspect of the tongue during treatment.;To compare the quality of life scores between the acupuncture and control groups, before and after anthracyclic chemotherapy with a quality of life questionnaire: FACT-N, appropriate for the evaluation of the patient who may present neutropenia. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactCarmen Sylvia Alliz
Escola Paulista de Medicina da Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed