Cancer Adjuvant TCM Therapy

Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine are two completely different systems. Although the two sides have different treatment methods for cancer, it’s been seen in data from multiple different countries that malignant tumors can be treated from multiple perspectives through cooperative Chinese and Western medicine. Both of which serving to increase the quality of life for patients.

For the prevention and treatment of cancer, compared to monotherapy the combined curative effect of Chinese and Western medicine is higher. Chinese medicine focuses on the macroscopic with milder methods, while Western medicine focuses more on the microscopic. The combination of the two is advocated for its therapeutic effect. 

During treatment with Chinese medicine, different elements will be considered comprehensively to design the most suitable treatment plan for the patient.

• First using Western medicine to assess the tumor, then using traditional medicine to help regulate physical health and immunity. Nourishing both yin and yang to strengthen and nourish the body
• Assist patients in postoperative recovery and lay a solid foundation for follow-up treatment
• Reduce or control side effects of chemoradiotherapy or targeted therapy
• Relieve the symptoms of cancer patients, improving the patient's quality of life
  • Especially the more advanced stage of cancer: Chinese medicine is milder with less burden on the patient’s body and provides another effective choice for patients and their families

In conclusion, Traditional Chinese Medicine has been found to be effective in different stages of cancer before and after treatment, even in advanced stages of cancer.

Adjuvant cancer therapy is used alongside primary forms of treatment such as surgery to lower the chances of cancer coming back. In recent years, many clinical studies have observed that traditional Chinese medicine has a certain effect on reducing or controlling the side effects of chemotherapy. Acupuncture has even been listed as one of the non-drug treatment methods by ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology). This enables patients to undergo different courses of treatment smoothly. Therefore, Chinese medicine is widely used in the treatment of tumors at present, and it goes hand in hand with Western medicine.

Cancer treatment may cause a variety of side effects. Patients are often troubled by such symptoms reducing their overall quality of life. This cascades into impacting psychological and physical health. Traditional medicine working with western medicine can effectively alleviate patient discomfort. By regulating the patient’s physique through Chinese medicine, it can help improve quality of life further helping patients reach their treatment outcome. 

Many clinical studies have observed that Traditional  Chinese Medicine can relieve and control the side effects of chemotherapy and improve the quality of life of cancer patients. There is also clinical data showing that Traditional  Chinese Medicine may help fight cancer cells.