What We Help With
Cancer Support
Support alongside your cancer care, never instead of it. Individualised Chinese medicine care to support your wellbeing through a challenging time.
A cancer diagnosis can turn life upside down in a very short time.
Along with appointments and treatment decisions, you may be coping with changes to your body, mood and day-to-day wellbeing.
Our role is to support you. Before suggesting any complementary care, your practitioner will learn about your diagnosis, oncology treatment, medication and how you’re feeling at present.
We consider every recommendation carefully, taking your circumstances and existing medical care into account. Where appropriate, we’ll work alongside your oncology or wider healthcare team, because good communication matters.
What We See
Areas We May Support
These are areas of supportive care, not a list of conditions we treat. Whether any support is appropriate for you depends on your individual assessment. Contact us to discuss your situation.
How We Work
A Whole-Person Approach
Good care starts with understanding the wider picture. Your health history, lifestyle, current symptoms, and what you’re seeking support for all help inform what we recommend and, just as importantly, what we don’t.
Your Health Comes First
We only recommend what we believe is appropriate for you. Our practitioners are not paid on commission, so you’ll never be advised to have treatments or medicines you don’t need.
Clear, Honest Advice
Chinese medicine can often feel unfamiliar. We’ll explain what we find, what we recommend and why, answer your questions and help you make informed decisions about your care.
We Never Compromise on Standards
Our practitioners are selected for their clinical expertise and professional standards. We follow the codes of conduct of the Chinese Medicine Council and CMIR, and use carefully sourced, high-quality herbs and sterile single-use needles.
Considering complementary support?
Start with an initial consultation to discuss your circumstances and whether Chinese medicine may be appropriate alongside your existing care.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cancer Care
Can I use Chinese medicine alongside my cancer treatment?
Support here is intended to sit alongside your oncology care. Whether anything is appropriate depends on your diagnosis, treatment and medication, which your practitioner will review with you first.
Do I need to tell my practitioner about my cancer treatment and medication?
Yes — this is essential. Bring details of your diagnosis, treatment schedule and all medication so that recommendations can be made safely.
Is acupuncture suitable during chemotherapy or other cancer treatment?
Sometimes, and sometimes not. It depends on your treatment, blood results and general condition at the time, so this is assessed individually rather than assumed.
Can I take Chinese herbal medicine alongside my medication?
Herbal medicine is only considered after a careful review of your treatment and prescriptions, and there are situations where your practitioner will advise against it.
Is massage suitable during cancer treatment?
It may be, depending on your treatment and where you are in it. Your practitioner will advise, and will decline where it would not be appropriate.
How will you decide what, if any, treatment is appropriate for me?
Through an individual assessment that considers your oncology care first. We would rather recommend nothing than recommend something unsuitable.
Appointments
How do I know whether Chinese medicine may be suitable for me?
That is what the consultation is for. Your practitioner assesses your symptoms, history and wider health picture before advising whether treatment is appropriate.
Do I need a diagnosis before booking?
No. Many patients come to AcuMedic without a formal diagnosis, and our practitioners are experienced in working with undiagnosed or complex presentations. Bring any test results or letters you already have.
I can’t find my condition on the website — can I still book?
Yes. The conditions listed are a guide, not a limit. Book an initial consultation or contact the clinic and a practitioner will advise.
What happens at my first consultation?
Your practitioner takes a full history, discusses your symptoms, carries out a Chinese medical diagnosis and then talks through an individual plan with you. Treatment usually takes place in the same appointment where suitable.
Will I definitely receive treatment at my first appointment?
Not necessarily. Where treatment is appropriate it usually takes place in the same visit, but your practitioner will say honestly if they feel we are not the right place to help.
How long does an initial consultation take?
Initial consultations typically last around 60–90 minutes, allowing time for a full assessment and your first treatment.
Are consultations private and confidential?
Yes. Consultations take place in a private treatment room, and everything you discuss is confidential.
Can I book on behalf of someone else?
Yes, though we recommend the patient themselves confirms key details closer to the appointment.
Have a question that isn’t answered here? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Find us
Visiting Camden Today?
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Walk-ins welcome daily
Subject to practitioner availability
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Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00 · Sun 10:00–18:00
Open 7 days a week
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AcuMedic
101-105 Camden High Street
Camden
London
NW1 7JN