Cancer Experts. Selected Cases

Author: Bao Suzhen
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Malignant tumors are serious threats to human health. There are many methods for treating tumors in clinical practice, but each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Chinese herbal medicine have a long history in treating tumors and possess unique advantages. This book is divided into seven chapters, covering an overview, etiology and pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, imaging and other examinations, experiences of renowned TCM practitioners in diagnosis and treatment, and typical cases. It provides a detailed introduction to the incidence rates of tumors in various systems, the understanding of tumors in ancient Chinese medical texts, the etiology and pathogenesis of tumors from a TCM perspective, common clinical manifestations, and routine examinations. Typical cases are also listed to give a comprehensive introduction to the diagnostic and treatment experiences of various practitioners in terms of treatment methods and medication, with an explanation of the medication characteristics of the practitioners. This book can serve as a reference for TCM oncologists, postgraduate students, undergraduate students, interns, and self-learners in the field of TCM oncology.