Five Cases of Breast Cancer-Related Therapy Complications Successfully Treated with Kampo Medicine

VernacularTitle:乳癌治療に関連する諸症に漢方治療が奏効した5例
Author: Hiromi YANO ¹ ; Toshinobu MAKI ¹ ; Yusuke GOTO ¹ ; Ryo YOSHINAGA ¹ ; Hiroki INOUE ¹ ; Masaki KUBOTA ² ; Eiichi TAHARA ¹
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1. Department of Japanese Oriental (Kampo) Medicine, Oriental Medical Center, Iizuka Hospital
2. Ropponmatsu Kampo and Internal Clinic
Keywords: breast cancer treatment; side effects; Kampo medicine; cancer supportive care
From:Kampo Medicine 2021;72(3):264-274
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: Five cases of various diseases associated with breast cancer treatment including arthralgia, menopausal symptoms, chemotherapy-associated symptoms (nausea, vomiting, numbness, pain, general fatigue), and anxiety neuroses during follow-up were treated with Kampo medicine and a favorable course was obtained. Combined use of Kampo treatment can reduce the suffering caused by the side effects of breast cancer treatment, alleviate mental symptoms, prevent recurrence, and improve the patients' health. Kampo medicine plays a role in cancer supportive care for breast cancer.