BMC offers integrative and complementary health services, such as acupuncture, to patients.

Check our quarterly newsletter to see a full list of other supportive and enriching offerings.

 

 [View the BMC Cancer and Sickle Cell Support Programs Newsletter (PDF)](/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/Cancer_Care_Center/Cancer_Support_Services/BMC-Cancer-Center-and-Sickle-Cell-Support-Programs-Newsletter-vol20-no2-Spring-2026.pdf) 

 

 

 ## Acupuncture

Acupuncture promotes natural healing and has been used for thousands of years to treat a large variety of ailments. It can help you heal and build immunity, support physical and emotional health, and improve overall function and wellbeing. Acupuncture is safe and painless.

- **Dates and Time:** Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., by appointment
- **Location:** Multispecialty Services, [Moakley Building](/content/moakley-building "BMC Locations: Moakley Building | Boston Medical Center (bmc.org)"), 3rd Floor, 830 Harrison Avenue

Free appointments are available to BMC patients with sickle cell disease or who are currently, or were recently, in treatment for cancer.

To request an appointment, patients should call [617.638.7540](tel:617.638.7540), email [CancerSupport@bmc.org](mailto:cancersupport@bmc.org), or speak to their nurse.

 

 



 

 ## How We Can Help Support You

Learn how you can take advantage of the Cancer Center’s support offerings.

 

 ###  [Cancer Center Support](/departments/cancer-center/support) 

 The BMC Cancer Center supports you during all aspects of care—from diagnosis through treatment and recovery—with more than just medical care. 

 

 

 ###  [Featured Programs](/departments/cancer-center/support/featured-programs) 

 We hold a variety of workshops, cultural events, potlucks, and more throughout the year for patients and their families. 

 

 

 ###  [Patient Navigation](/departments/cancer-center/support/patient-navigation) 

 Patient navigators can link you to a broad range of services and help you overcome barriers that prevent you from getting the treatment you need. 

 

 

 ###  [Special Events](/departments/cancer-center/support/special-events) 

 Throughout the year, BMC organizes a variety of special events that bring people together—educational, inspirational, stimulating, or relaxing, but always enjoyable! 

 

 

 ###  [Support Activities](/departments/cancer-center/support/activities) 

 We offer ongoing support activities where you can get to know other patients while building skills or participating in mind/body activities. 

 

 

 ###  [Support Groups](/departments/cancer-center/support/support-groups) 

 We offer support groups in multiple languages, so you can connect with people who have had similar experiences to your cancer journey.