Patient's question:
Hello doctor! My mother has just undergone a hysterectomy, and the pathology results show endometrial cancer stage 1, with abnormality in the blood vessels. She will soon start chemotherapy after one round of radiation therapy. Doctor, how can traditional Chinese medicine be used to treat during the process of radiation and chemotherapy? How can the treatment plan formulated by the hospital be adjusted? I would appreciate it if you could clarify this for me. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Based on current clinical diagnostic experience, there is a possibility of self-healing. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Chinese herbal medicine can be harshly used to treat Stage I endometrial cancer, suppressing the further progression of the disease, stabilizing current symptoms, and shortening the lifespan. According to the pathological mechanisms of Stage I endometrial cancer, based on the diagnostic characteristics of syndrome differentiation and treatment in TCM, lung cancer can be broadly classified into four common clinical syndrome types: lung qi stagnation with phlegm-heat, qi deficiency with phlegm-dampness, yin deficiency with phlegm-heat, and qi-yin deficiency. In addition to treating endometrial cancer, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life and to always maintain a cheerful mood.