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In conclusion, in TCM...... 2) Another
problem for cancer patients are the side effects of chemotherapy
and radiotherapy, in particular, depression of bone marrow which
leads to low white blood cell counts. When the white blood cell
count is dangerously low, treatment is delayed until the counts
reach an acceptable range. Bone marrow depression also cause dizziness,
weakness, insomnia, and ulcers in the mucous membranes of the
mouth and tongue. These ulcers make it difficult for the patient
to chew and swallow food. In TCM these symptoms are caused by
splenic and kidney deficiencies. To deal with the symptoms of
bone marrow depression, I used Milkvetch root, Ginseng, White
atractylodes rhizoma, Wolfberry fruit, Schisandra fruit, Desert-living
cistanche, and Licorice root. If the patient has ulcers in the
mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue (a type of deficiency
of yin), I used dried Rehmannia root, Figwort root, Ophiopogon
root, Rhizome Smilacis Glabrae, tree peony bark and Honeysuckle
flower.
3) Finally, the terminal cancer patients must face excruciating
pain in the final stages of the disease. For most of my patients,
reliance on pain medications is reduced following acupuncture
treatments. The acupuncture treatments also afford significant
reductions in nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, and loss of
appetite. In addition, the hematopoetic and immunologic systems
are strengthened through acupuncture treatments.
In conclusion, in TCM there are many principles used in the treatment
of cancer such as clearing away heat and toxic materials, support
of healthy energy and strengthening of the body's resistance,
promoting blood circulation by removing blood stasis, softening
the hard lumps and dispelling the nodes, treating the malignant
disease with poisonous agents, and so on. Choosing the appropriate
method of treatment depends on the patient's paticular condition.
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