Modern TCM Oncology

Author: Chen Ruishen
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The book is divided into three parts: Part 1, Part 2, and Appendices. Part 1, the Basic Theory, consists of ten chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the historical evolution of TCM prevention and treatment of tumors, using history as a guide to open the future. Chapter 2 compiles discussions on tumors from classical TCM works such as Huangdi Neijing, Nanjing, Jin Gui Yao Lue, and Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, along with their modern clinical applications, exploring the origins and integrating ancient and modern knowledge. Chapters 3 to 7 summarize the TCM etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, rehabilitation, and integrated Chinese and Western medicine therapies for tumors. Chapters 8 to 10 introduce the basic approaches, methods, and prospects of modern TCM tumor research, as well as the study of anti-tumor Chinese herbs and patent medicines, aiming to fully reflect the latest academic research progress and clinical application levels of TCM. Part 2, Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, is the focus of the book, divided into twelve chapters. It is organized by systems such as the head and neck, chest, digestive system, female reproductive system, male reproductive system, urinary system, brain, skin, malignant melanoma, hematological system, bone tumors, and soft tissue tumors. It selects approximately 40 common malignant tumors. Each disease is divided into an overview, etiology and pathology, clinical manifestations, imaging and other examinations, clinical staging, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment, nursing and prevention, providing comprehensive and rich content. Among them, the treatment section adds dietary therapy for each disease based on the principle of syndrome differentiation, offering novelty and practicality. The appendices collect the quality of life score standards for tumor patients, the WHO three-step pain relief principle, tumor response evaluation criteria, and an English-Chinese comparison table of commonly used chemotherapy drugs.