The purpose of this study is to determine whether acupuncture is effective in relieving shortness of breath among breast and lung cancer patients.

Ages Eligible for Study:  18 Years and above,  Genders Eligible for Study:  Both

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of local or metastatic breast or lung cancer
• Shortness of breath with onset after cancer diagnosis
• Life expectancy of at least 4 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prior acupuncture
• Other conditions suspected of causing shortness of breath, such as congestive heart failure, sarcoid disease, pneumonia, or obesity
• No chest wall deformity
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Pulmonary vascular disease
• Anemia
• Uncontrolled pain or infection
• Heart valve dysfunction