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KMID : 1191520140190010025
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Journal of Korean Traditional Oncology
2014 Volume.19 No. 1 p.25 ~ p.32
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A Case Report of Complete Response of Advanced Gastric Carcinoma Patient Treated with Korean Medicine Treatment in Conjunction with Chemoradiation Therapy
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Lee Jae-Chan
Yun Ho-Young
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 Treatment (KMT) on the advanced gastric carcinoma (AGC) patient.
Method : One advanced gastric carcinoma patient was treated by Korean Medicine Treatment composed of pharmacopuncture, acupuncture and herbal medicine. At the same time, he received chemotherapy (S-1 and Cisplatin) and radiotherapy. The effect of KMT was measured by scanning with Computed tomography (CT) and Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Response was evaluated using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Committee classification.
Result : The tumor was disappeared after the treatment during 13 months (Complete Response (CR)). As treatment was performed, chemoradiation therapy induced complication was alleviated.
Conclusion : This case provides us a possibility that Korean Medicine Treatment offers potential benefits for advanced gastric carcinoma patient.
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KEYWORD
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Advanced gastric carcinoma , Korean Medicine Treatment , Chemoradiation therapy , Complete Response
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