Patient's question:
I am a patient with invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast. In February of this year, I underwent a recovery surgery and successfully completed chemotherapy. After chemotherapy, I have been taking tamoxifen orally, twice a day, one tablet each time. In August, I had a thorough examination, and everything was normal.Doctor's answer:
(1) Blood and Qi stagnation: During the menstrual period or postpartum, exposure to cold causes blood to congeal due to cold. Alternatively, internal injury to emotional state, depression injuring the liver, impaired Qi flow, and impaired Qi flow leading to Qi stagnation and blood stagnation, resulting in blood stasis and congealing. If the stagnation persists for a long time, it may transform into cancer. (2) Phlegm and blood stasis accumulation: Excessive worry and pensiveness harm the spleen, leading to spleen deficiency and phlegm production. Phlegm retention obstructs Qi flow, causing Qi stagnation and blood stasis. Phlegm and blood stasis clump together, forming masses. Long-term accumulation of phlegm and blood stasis can lead to cancer. The only treatment for benign ovarian tumors is surgical removal. For cysts with a diameter of less than 5–6 cm, careful observation for 3–6 months is recommended. If the cyst size decreases or if the tumor diameter is less than 5 cm but is solid, surgical removal should be performed.