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KMID : 1191520130180010009
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Journal of Korean Traditional Oncology
2013 Volume.18 No. 1 p.9 ~ p.15
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A Case Report of Unresectable Pancreatic Carcinoma Patient for Relieving Cancer Related Pain and Improving Quality of Life by Korean Medical Treatment
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Yun Ho-Young
Cho Chong-Kwan
Yoo Hwa-Seung
Bang Sun-Hwi
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean medicine on the pancreatic carcinoma patient.
Method : A patient was diagnosed as unresectable pancreatic carcinoma. She complained insomnia, abdominal pain, dyspepsia and sleep disturbance. She was treated by Korean medicine composed of acupuncture, herbal medication and wild ginseng pharmacopuncture
Results : All symptoms took a favorable turn after Korean medicine treatment. As treatment was performed, as intensity of pain, insomnia, dyspepsia and fatigue were decreased.
Conclusion : This study suggests that Korean medicine treatment has effectiveness for improvement of cancer related symptoms of a pancreatic carcinoma patient. Consequently, the treatment is helpful in improving quality of life.
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KEYWORD
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Pancreatic carcinoma , Cancer pain , Quality of life
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