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Weidong Lu

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Oncology Acupuncture for cancer care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA
Joined April 2017
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@weidong_lu
Weidong Lu
13 days
Today we held our 2nd Oncology Acupuncture Workshop at #SIO2025, Harvard Medical School. 93 attendees from 9 countries joined. There are now 10 major indications of oncology acupuncture supported by SIO, ASCO, and NCCN. Shared vision: safe access for every cancer patient.
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Weidong Lu
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Thrilled to lead my second oncology acupuncture workshop in ten years-at SIO’s twenty-second International Conference at HMS’s conference center in Boston. Ninety folks from nine countries coming-can’t wait!
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Weidong Lu
4 months
How can acupuncture be helpful to cancer patients? Join us for the state of art “Oncology Acupuncture” workshop at Harvard Medical School!
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@ChaoCCao
Chao Cao
3 months
Our latest piece highlighted the roles and future directions of all members of multidisciplinary exercise oncology team to ensure that cancer patients and survivors receive appropriate exercise training when, where and how they need it. @DFCI_BreastOnc https://t.co/ebM1ancsLQ
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Abstract. Exercise is recommended as a part of standard cancer care, based upon its favorable impact on treatment-related side effects and its association
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@DanaFarberNews
Dana-Farber News
3 months
New research in @JAMAOnc from @DanaFarber’s Jennifer Ligibel, MD, shows a remote weight loss intervention helped breast cancer survivors significantly reduce their weight. Investigators will now evaluate if weight loss can help prevent breast cancer recurrence. Critical support
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Weidong Lu
4 months
How can acupuncture be helpful to cancer patients? Join us for the state of art “Oncology Acupuncture” workshop at Harvard Medical School!
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Weidong Lu
4 months
🚨 Calling all acupuncturists, oncologists, nurses, & integrative oncology pros! Join the Oncology Acupuncture 101 workshop at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Learn evidence-based acupuncture for cancer care, safety protocols, & interdisciplinary collaboration. CME credits
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Weidong Lu
5 months
Hey licensed acupuncturists! Did you know the NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) recommends acupuncture for cancer pain management? It’s a big deal—NCCN sets evidence-based guidelines for oncology care. Share your expertise & help patients find relief! 💉 #Acupuncture
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Weidong Lu
5 months
Oncologists: Did you know? NCCN guidelines recommend acupuncture for cancer pain management. A surprising, evidence-based option to enhance patient care! 🩺💉 #NCCN #AdultCancerPain #CancerPain #Oncology #Acupuncture
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Weidong Lu
5 months
Join the Oncology Acupuncture 101 workshop at SIO 2025!
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Weidong Lu
6 months
🌟 Don’t miss out! Register for the Oncology Acupuncture 101 workshop at Harvard Medical School with an early bird rate of $75.00 before 8/18/25. Secure your spot now: https://t.co/QgAasZ09pE #OncologyAcupuncture #HarvardMed #EarlyBirdOffer
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Weidong Lu
6 months
Join us for "Oncology Acupuncture 101: Guideline-Based Foundations and Safety Strategies" at https://t.co/AzWiibySO8! Enhance your skills with expert-led insights. Register now and be part of this transformative workshop! #OncologyAcupuncture #HealthWorkshop #LearnAndGrow
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@OncLive
OncLive.com
7 months
Watch as Richard Lee, MD, FASCO, of @cityofhope discusses the role of integrative medicine in oncology care. #ONS25 #oncology #cancercare Watch the full video here: https://t.co/xvXqmKWwko
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@DanaFarber
Dana-Farber
10 months
@DanaFarberZakim investigators have found that acupuncture can help alleviate hot flashes associated with hormone therapy after breast cancer treatment, according to @DanaFarber clinical trial results. Learn more: https://t.co/RzkCTeXfux
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@DanaFarberZakim
Dana-Farber Zakim Center
1 year
Dr. Ligibel also discussed the eMOUVOIR and OptiTRAIN showing the value of exercise for patients with breast cancer at #ESMO2024 #LifestyleInterventions #ExerciseOncology #BreastCancer
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@DanaFarberZakim
Dana-Farber Zakim Center
1 year
Dr. Jennifer Ligibel, Director of the Zakim Center, shared results from the Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) Trial at #ESMO2024 - the BWEL program significantly increased weekly exercise in women with early-stage breast cancer. Those who exercised more lost more weight.
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@RyanNipp
Ryan Nipp, MD, MPH, MBA, FASCO
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@Integrativeonc
Society for Integrative Oncology
1 year
The early bird registration deadline for the 21st SIO international annual conference (#SIO2024) @cityofhope has been extended to August 15th, 2024. Please take advantage of the extension and book your lodging early as blocked discounted hotel rooms are limited!
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@DFCI_BreastOnc
Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center
1 year
Promising results of a multinational pooled analysis looking at #Acupuncture for #HotFlashes, endocrine symptoms, and quality of life in HR‐positive #BreastCancer. @tingbao2011 @BarbaraBierer #JenniferLigibel Fulltext: https://t.co/2QaAPkfRVg
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