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KMID : 1191520170220020013
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Journal of Korean Traditional Oncology
2017 Volume.22 No. 2 p.13 ~ p.24
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A Case Report of Partial Remission of Renal Cell Carcinoma with Multiple Liver Metastases Treated with Korean Herbal Medicine in Conjunction with Targeted Anticancer Therapy Afinitor
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Chang Sung-Hwan
Park Ji-Hye
Yoo Hwa-Seung
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean Herbal Medicine (KHM) on a Renal Cell Carcinoma with multiple liver metastases patient.
Methods: One renal cell carcinoma with multiple liver metastases patient was treated by KHM in conjunction with targeted anticancer agent (Afinitor). The effect of KHM was measured by scanning with Computed Tomography (CT), Blood Test, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group scale.
Results: Multiple hepatic tumors were reduced after the treatment during 5 months (Partial Remission, PR). As treatment was performed, complications induced by targeted anticancer agent (Afinitor) were alleviated.
Conclusions: This case provides us a possibility that Korean Herbal Medicine offers potential benefits for renal cell carcinoma with multiple liver metastases patient.
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KEYWORD
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Renal Cell Carcinoma , Afinitor , Integrative Medicine , Herbal medicine
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