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Taiwan Shin Sheng Daily News
Reporter Wan Bochao / Taipei Report
October 10, 2014
Many people have heard the saying that "breast cancer patients should not take angelica." Lin Lijia, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician at Taipei City Hospital, stated yesterday (9th) that according to data from Taiwan's National Health Insurance database, prescriptions containing angelica and ginseng showed no correlation with an increased risk of breast cancer.
Dr. Lin Lijia pointed out that the concept of "tonification" in TCM has many meanings and is not limited to warming supplements. For example, before undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, "hydration-nourishing" formulas can be prescribed to reduce mucosal irritation and damage.
The physician noted that early detection and treatment of breast cancer result in high survival rates. For instance, the five-year survival rate for stage one breast cancer reaches 95.6% after treatment, and with proper postoperative care, patients can live almost the same as healthy individuals. Patients should undergo constitutional conditioning before surgery to build up energy and vitality, ensuring they have the strength to endure subsequent aggressive Western treatments.
The doctor recommended that before surgery, patients should consult a licensed TCM practitioner for constitution-based conditioning to enhance physical strength and recovery ability. After surgery, TCM herbs, acupuncture, and herbal fumigation can be used to alleviate symptoms such as insomnia, pain, anxiety, poor appetite, vomiting, tongue pain, and mouth sores.
Lin Lijia further emphasized that TCM intervention can effectively improve postoperative discomfort and alleviate concerns about Western medical treatments. Combining TCM and Western medicine for breast cancer treatment is a win-win approach.
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Angelica and Ginseng Prescriptions Not Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Reporter Wan Bochao / Taipei Report
October 10, 2014
Many people have heard the saying that "breast cancer patients should not take angelica." Lin Lijia, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician at Taipei City Hospital, stated yesterday (9th) that according to data from Taiwan's National Health Insurance database, prescriptions containing angelica and ginseng showed no correlation with an increased risk of breast cancer.
Dr. Lin Lijia pointed out that the concept of "tonification" in TCM has many meanings and is not limited to warming supplements. For example, before undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, "hydration-nourishing" formulas can be prescribed to reduce mucosal irritation and damage.
The physician noted that early detection and treatment of breast cancer result in high survival rates. For instance, the five-year survival rate for stage one breast cancer reaches 95.6% after treatment, and with proper postoperative care, patients can live almost the same as healthy individuals. Patients should undergo constitutional conditioning before surgery to build up energy and vitality, ensuring they have the strength to endure subsequent aggressive Western treatments.
The doctor recommended that before surgery, patients should consult a licensed TCM practitioner for constitution-based conditioning to enhance physical strength and recovery ability. After surgery, TCM herbs, acupuncture, and herbal fumigation can be used to alleviate symptoms such as insomnia, pain, anxiety, poor appetite, vomiting, tongue pain, and mouth sores.
Lin Lijia further emphasized that TCM intervention can effectively improve postoperative discomfort and alleviate concerns about Western medical treatments. Combining TCM and Western medicine for breast cancer treatment is a win-win approach.
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