accupuncutre and chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy
improvements
significantly compared to
controls on several FACT-Tax scales, EORTC scales for
physical functioning, fatigue, and pain, and MYCAW for
first and second major concerns
accupuncutre and lung cancer
Significant increase in IL-2, T cells (CD3+ and CD4+), and NK
cells
Alleviates therapy-induced bone marrow suppression
Decreases nausea and vomiting
Can improve Karnofsky performance status (KPS), immediate
tumor response, QoL, and pain contro
accupuncutre impacts on lung cancer
immunomodulation
- increase CD3+ and CD4+
-increase IL-2 and NK
bone marrow suppression
- limit WBC reductions
nausea and vomit improved
tumor response
- didn’t increase KPS scores
increase QOL
acu and lung cancer
Increasing CD3, CD4, NK cell counts
Reducing inhibition of WBC counts
Reducing nausea and vomiting (grades 2-4)
acupuncture and breast cancer
improve HRQoL and sleep
decreased hot flashes
accupuncuter for chemotherpay
help with side effects
moxa and chemotherapy
Effect of direct moxibustion at Sihua points on cytokine
of chemotherapy patients with lung cancer
increase CSF and IL-2
decrease TNF
improved immune function
Yi Sue Sheng is a tablet for augmenting the generation of blood
help with bone marrow suppression in cancer
Due to attack of the Kidneys
–>Kidneys control bone, brain, and marrow
–>Needs to be supported immediately on dx of cancer
Yi Xue Sheng
Shortens suppression:
decrease risk of infection and decrease chances of requiring transfusion
nausea and vomiting in chemo and how TCM can help
Main attack is of Liver
- Metabolism of drugs
- Requires movement of Qi
- Only way to get to every organ system
–>Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
–>Xiao Yao San
Bupleurum and Dang Gui or Free and Easy Wanderer
–>Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San or Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Decreases heat with Liver Qi Stagnation
Treatment involves :Stomach and Spleen
–>Bao He Wan (Preserve Harmony Pill)
–> Ban Xia Hou Po Tang He Zuo Jin Wan Jia Jian
–>Mai Men Dong Tang
Tonifies Stomach Yin
what acupoint for nausea and vomiting in chemo
P6 acupoint stimulation prevents postoperative nausea and
vomiting (PONV) with few side effects
fever in chemotherapy
Generally, from harm to the Liver and Stomach
-Both organs are susceptible to Heat
-Can secondarily affect Lung and Heart as heat rises through the upper burner
Qing Gu San (modified) – Tonifies Yin, clears heat
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan + He Da Bu Yin Wan (modified)
Very strong in clearing heat and very expensive
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang – Tonifies Blood first, and Yin second.
6 excess causes of cancer
- Pathogenic Wind
- Pathogenic Cold
- Pathogenic Summerheat
- Invasion of Damp Toxins
- Dryness-heat
- Fire Toxins
diet causes of cancer
- Irregular: amounts, timing, and habits
- Unhealthy: poor quality of ingredients or preparation
- Poor choices: nature/temperature of food, flavour,
preparation (fried or smoked)
9 diagnoses of cancer
- Qi Deficiency
- Yin Deficiency
- Toxic Heat
- Qi Stagnation
- Blood Stasis
- Phlegm-Damp
- Phlegm-Heat
- Yang Deficiency
- Blood Deficiency
most are complex; multiple pathologiesm
most common diagnoses of cancer
qi and yin deficiency
most common secondary syndrome in cancer
internal toxic heat
4 classifications of tumors
Qi Stagnation:
Firm, rubbery, mobile
Blood Stagnation:
Hard, fixed (non-mobile), sharp
Damp/Phlegm Accumulation:
Soft, fixed, waxing/waning
Accumulation of Heat Toxins:
Burning pain, heat sensation
3 types of bleeding in cancer
Blood Stagnation:
- Dark blood
- Clots
- Localized, fixed,
sharp/stabbing/cutting pain
Heat accumulation/Toxins:
- Bright in color
- Thin in consistency
- Burning pain relieved by cold application
Qi Deficiency
- Watery consistency
- Bright in color
- Dull pain relieved by pressure
treatment outcomes for TCM in cancer
Can prolong life *
Can increase quality of life *
Can decrease severity of symptoms *
Can decrease pain *
Can increase immune response *
Can decrease and/or delay side effects of chemotherapy *
Can stabilize tumor growth
May or may not decrease tumor size
Can decrease or limit spread of cancer
Can decrease or limit angiogenesis
TCM treatments for cancer
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbs
Moxibustion
Qi Gong
Tai Chi
Diet
Exercise
Relaxation
initial, intermediate and late stage of cancer treatment
Initial Stage:
- Primarily to remove pathogen(s) and remove toxin(s)
- Secondarily strengthen Vital Qi
Intermediate Stage:
- Split treatment of removing pathogen(s) and toxin(s) along side
strengthening Vital Qi
Late Stage:
- Primarily to strengthen Vital Qi
- Secondarily to remove pathogen and toxins
