Recurrent Oligodendroglioma Treated with Acupuncture and Pharmacopuncture

Acupuncture and pharmacopuncture have been shown to be effective in tumor treatment. However, their effectiveness for treating an oligodendroglioma has not been reported yet. The purpose of this study is to provide an initial report on the effectiveness of acupuncture and pharmacopuncture for the treatment of an oligodendroglioma by presenting a case that was treated successfully. A 54-year-old male, who had experienced intracranial hemorrhage, was diagnosed with a recurrent oligodendroglioma. His expected-survival period was 3 to 6 months. The patient received daily acupuncture and weekly pharmacopuncture of mountain ginseng and bee venom. After treatment for 18 months, the tumor size was decreased markedly on the brain MRI, and severe seizures had disappeared. In this case, a combination of acupuncture and pharmacopuncture was shown to be effective for the treatment of a recurrent oligodendroglioma.