The Role of Acupuncture in Managing Cancer Treatment Symptoms
This video provides an overview of acupuncture as an integrative therapy for managing symptoms such as hot flashes and insomnia (trouble sleeping).
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Newton, MAPhone: 617-219-1230
Waltham, MAPhone: 781-487-6100
Dr. Amy Comander is a hematologist-oncologist who specializes in the care of women with breast cancer. She received her undergraduate degree and a master's degree in Biology at Harvard University. She received her medical degree at Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency training and Hematology-Oncology fellowship training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Her interests include finding new treatments for breast cancer and helping her patients achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle after a breast cancer diagnosis.
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MGH Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley
2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 617-219-1230
Fax: 617-831-7333
Mass General Cancer Center at Mass General Waltham
52 Second Avenue
Suite 1110
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-487-6100
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This video provides an overview of acupuncture as an integrative therapy for managing symptoms such as hot flashes and insomnia (trouble sleeping).
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In this video, Amy Comander, MD, Carol Sullivan, RD, and Samantha Bateman, RD review evidence-based nutrition recommendations for cancer survivors, and discuss how food can be used to strengthen your body during treatment and beyond.
I knew I wanted my care at Newton-Wellesley. The doctors at their cancer center — who are Mass General Cancer Center doctors — continuously go above and beyond for their patients.
With no family history, I didn’t expect to hear I had breast cancer. I had moved and lost pace with my annual mammograms for two years. But, Dr. Comander made me feel tough and confident.