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Integration of Chinese medicine in a cancer treatment strategy offers major advantages in dealing with commonly seen complications of the disease and in combating the side-effects of treatment by conventional medicine methods such as surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. This new reference is the first comprehensive book in English on the Chinese medicine approach to cancer management, written by a highly respected TCM oncology specialist. Drawing on the author’s wide experience in one of Beijing’s leading hospitals, Management of Cancer with Chinese Medicine provides a unique insight into the Chinese approach to treating cancer, emphasizing the roles played by acupuncture, herbal medicine, Qigong therapy and diet therapy in strengthening the body and acting synergistically with conventional medicine to radically improve the quality of life of cancer patients. Presents the author’s wide-ranging experience in the integration of Chinese and conventional medicine to achieve the most effective cancer treatment strategy. Designed for TCM practitioners to consult in their daily practice working either in an alternative or conventional medicine environment. Provides a comprehensive discussion of the role of Chinese medicine in post-operative management and in reducing the main side-effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Explains the application of Chinese medicine in the management of the main complications of cancer such as pain, fever and bleeding. Gives the etiology, pathology, and full pattern identification for each condition, with herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment indicated for each pattern. Features carefully selected clinical experiences and case studies of 16 other eminent Chinese doctors to place Professor Li’s approach in perspective and broaden the information available to practitioners. Includes chapters on diet therapy and Qigong, both of which can be practiced by patients at home.
Publisher: Donica Publishing The Limited
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9781901149043
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Publication Name: Management of Cancer with Chinese Medicine
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publication Year: 2003
Type: Textbook
Number of Pages: 638 Pages
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Introduction: Origin and development of oncology theory in traditional Chinese medicine 1. Etiology and pathology of tumors in traditional Chinese medicine 2. Principles and methods in the treatment of cancer with Chinese medicine Basic principles in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors Common methods of treating tumors with Chinese medicine The role of Chinese medicine in treating tumors 3. The use of Chinese medicine in dealing with the side-effects of cancer treatment Chinese medicine and its role in surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy Chinese medicine in treatment strategies for radiotherapy and chemotherapy 4. Chinese materia medica, acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of common side-effects caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy Bone marrow suppression Damage to liver functions Damage to renal functions Radiation pneumonitis Cardiotoxicity Radiocystitis Radiation proctitis Vomiting Loss of appetite Dry mouth and tongue and mouth ulcers Hair loss 5. Treatment of complications commonly associated with tumors Pain Fever Jaundice Profuse sweating Hemorrhage Pleural effusion Ascites Menstrual disorders Constipation 6. Qigong therapy Principles of Qigong in Traditional Chinese Medicine Methods commonly used in Qigong Practicing Qigong 7. Diet therapy Regulation and supplementation methods for patients with tumors Choice of foods for cancer patients Food and materia medica recipes Beverages Soups Congees (rice porridges) Cooked dishes Practical notes 8. Clinical experience of leading TCM doctors in treating malignant tumors Nasopharyngeal cancer Esophageal cancer Breast cancer Lung cancer Stomach cancer Colon cancer Bladder cancer Liver cancer Prostate cancer Ovarian cancer Cervical cancer Appendices Chinese materia medica commonly used in the treatment of cancer TCM patent medicines commonly used in the treatment of cancer
Copyright Date: 2004
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