Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID	119354
Country	China

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Advancing Perioperative Care in Breast Oncology: The Synergistic Potential of Electroacupuncture and NSAID Analgesia
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Lei Gao, Yan Liu, Tie-Jun Pan and Zhen-Yu Liu
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Corresponding Author	Zhen-Yu Liu, Department of Urology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command of Chinese People's Liberation Army, 627 Wuluo Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan 430070, Hubei Province, China. lzycharm@163.com
Key Words	Electroacupuncture; Postoperative pain; Breast cancer surgery; Functional recovery; Integrative oncology
Core Tip	While electroacupuncture (EA) has been studied for managing breast cancer treatment-related symptoms (e.g., neuropathy, arthralgia), this editorial highlights its emerging role as a synergistic perioperative analgesic. The discussed case control study demonstrates that EA combined with flurbiprofen axetil significantly improves postoperative pain control, functional recovery, and reduces complications. This positions EA as a key multimodal component within enhanced recovery after surgery protocols and underscores its potential as a model for integrating evidence-based complementary interventions across the entire continuum of cancer care, from surgery to survivorship.
Citation	Gao L, Liu Y, Pan TJ, Liu ZY. Advancing perioperative care in breast oncology: The synergistic potential of electroacupuncture and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs analgesia. World J Clin Oncol 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-26 01:03
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-26 01:03
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-04 09:45
Return for Revision	2026-02-04 09:45
Revised	2026-02-13 15:27
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-26 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-26 06:46
Articles in Press	2026-03-26 06:46
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