Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Cancer
Let’s delve deeper into the issue of cancer. Over time, I’ve shared my insights on cancer treatment multiple times. As I’ve gained more life experience, my understanding of cancer and its treatment has expanded, prompting me to share additional knowledge with my readers.
In essence, cancer often stems from underlying issues with blood circulation, leading to the accumulation of qi, blood, or mucus. Through examination, which involves assessing various Jiao (upper, middle, and lower), meridians, and specific points, cancer can manifest in different forms.
For instance, cold syndrome cancer is referred to as “疽 Ju,” while heat syndrome cancer is termed “癰 Youn.” Additionally, there’s a specialized medical category known as “楊科 Yong Ke,” focused on treating tumor diseases. Notably, this approach doesn’t involve chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery for managing the patient’s condition.
Types of Cancer in TCM
By analyzing blood composition changes, including variations in acidity and alkalinity, fluctuations in red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets occur. This can lead to conditions like blood stasis, hemangioma, and blood collapse, resulting in heat, cold, or stagnation-type cancers.
Heat-type cancer, known as “Youn,” is characterized by heat and swelling, often developing pus and typically found on the body’s surface, making it more treatable. Conversely, cold-type cancer, termed “Ju,” presents with less swelling and pain and is located internally, posing greater challenges for treatment. Both heat and cold types can cause blood vessel stagnation.
For acupuncture treatment, points like Ganshu BL 18, Sanyinjiao SP 6, Taichong LV 3, and Daduan 1 are used for drainage.
If white blood cell levels decrease, points like Zusanli ST 36, Sanyinjiao SP 6, Jugu GB 39, Xuehai SP 10, Dazue GV 14, and Geshu BL 17 are utilized to boost qi and blood after chemotherapy.
Alternatively, in cases of elevated platelets, points like Dazue GV 14, Xuehai SP 10, Sanyinjiao SP 6, Zusanli ST 36, and Quchi LI 11 are targeted, with Dazue providing both boosting and drainage, while other points focus on drainage to address sequelae following splenectomy.
Leukemia
Leukemia represents a common blood disorder, with treatments categorized into chronic and acute syndromes.
For chronic syndrome treatment, acupuncture points include Mingmen GV 4, Zhiyang GV 9, and Jugu GB 39.
In acute syndrome cases, acupuncture targets Shangxin GV 23, Quchi LI 11, Hegu LI 4, and Yanglingquen GB 34, focusing on the front chest, thoracic region, and back shu points. Zusanli ST 36 is also targeted, located 1.5 cun left, right, upper, and lower from the umbilicus.
Additionally, herbal formulas like Bazhen Fengsui Shan, Fuxin Shan, and Hwadu Xiongzhong Tauli Shan are utilized in treatment.
The clinical manifestation of Leukemia includes various symptoms such as bleeding from the gums and nose, thrombocytopenic purpura, excessive menstrual bleeding, blood in the stool, and urinary bleeding. Patients may also experience high fever, a pale complexion, lethargy, chest pain, and potentially progress to symptoms like heart palpitations, dizziness, blurred vision, dry throat, and weight loss. Additionally, they may exhibit signs of anemia, bleeding, and infection due to the overproduction of white blood cells in the bone marrow, leading to infiltration into internal organs, as well as manifestations of hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenopathy.
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Breast cancer occurs when the epithelial cells of the breast ducts and lobules transform into cancerous cells, leading to the formation of breast tumors.
According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the root cause of breast cancer lies in the impairment of correct qi, emotional imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, and disorders in the Chong and Ren meridians. This progression can result in stagnation of qi, blood stasis, accumulation of mucus, and toxin deposition in the breast tissue. Additionally, breast cancer may indicate dysfunction in organs such as the liver, gall bladder, spleen, stomach, and kidneys, characterized by interior deficiency and toxin accumulation.
For breast hyperplasia, acupuncture points Rugen ST 18, Yinchuan ST 16, Tangzhong Ren 17, Qimen LV 14, Geshu BL 17, and Taichong LV 3 are utilized. In cases of mastitis, points Liangqu ST 34 and Taichong LV 3 are targeted, while breast abscesses are treated with Jianjen GB 21, Tangzhong Ren 17, Zusanli ST 36, and Quchi LI 11.
Herbal formulas such as Gualo Nupong Tang, Fuyuan Tongqi Shan, Hwadu Xiaozhong Tauli Shan, and Fuxin Shan are recommended for treatment. Focus should be on the Liver Jueyin meridian and the foot Yangming meridian, as the stomach meridian traverses the breast area, and the nipple of the breast is associated with the liver meridian.
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