Natural Relief and Restorative Care During Cancer Treatment
At BalanceNDLAc, we offer compassionate, integrative support for individuals navigating cancer. Dr. Meng Xiong, a licensed acupuncturist and provider at Levine Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, specializes in acupuncture for cancer care, helping patients manage side effects, strengthen recovery, and improve quality of life.
Acupuncture is a safe, evidence-based therapy that can ease the burden of cancer treatment—physically, emotionally, and energetically.
How Acupuncture Helps During Cancer Treatment
Dr. Xiong uses acupuncture to support patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or immunotherapy by:
- Reducing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
- Easing fatigue, low energy, and treatment-related exhaustion
- Managing hot flashes, night sweats, and hormonal imbalances
- Supporting digestion and appetite
- Improving sleep quality and reducing insomnia
- Calming anxiety, stress, and emotional tension
- Relieving peripheral neuropathy (numbness, tingling in hands and feet)
- Enhancing immune function and tissue healing
These benefits help patients better tolerate medical treatments and maintain their overall well-being throughout the cancer journey.
Trusted, Evidence-Based Integrative Care
Acupuncture is recommended by institutions like the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society as a supportive therapy in oncology care.
As the acupuncturist at Levine Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Dr. Xiong works directly with pediatric and adolescent oncology patients, helping them manage complex side effects with gentle, personalized care. His role in a hospital setting ensures clinical safety and integration with medical teams.
He also brings that same level of expertise and compassion to adult patients at BalanceNDLAc, supporting individuals at every age and stage of care.
What Makes Dr. Xiong’s Approach Unique
Dr. Xiong combines advanced acupuncture systems with a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach:
- Tan Balance Method Acupuncture: A gentle style using distal points that avoid sensitive or affected areas—ideal for patients undergoing chemo, radiation, or with surgical sites.
- Korean Hand Therapy (KHT): A microsystem that stimulates healing by treating specific points on the hand—especially useful for needle-sensitive or immunocompromised patients.
- Acupressure & auricular therapy: Needle-free options for comfort, stress relief, and home care between sessions.
Support for the Whole Person
Cancer affects more than the body. At BalanceNDLAc, patients are treated with respect, warmth, and compassion. Acupuncture sessions offer a restorative space for:
- Reducing mental and emotional stress
- Feeling more in control during an overwhelming time
- Supporting restful sleep and emotional resilience
Dr. Xiong listens to each patient’s needs and adapts treatments accordingly—whether you’re in active treatment, recovering, or seeking long-term wellness.
Who Can Benefit from Cancer Support Acupuncture?
We welcome patients at all stages of the cancer journey:
- During active treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery)
- Recovery and survivorship
- Long-term symptom management
- Palliative or comfort care
Dr. Xiong works in alignment with oncologists and care teams to ensure that every treatment is safe, supportive, and effective.
You don’t have to go through this alone.
Discover how acupuncture can help you feel stronger, calmer, and more balanced—through every stage of your healing journey.