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KMID : 0363320110320040610
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2011 Volume.32 No. 4 p.610 ~ p.615
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Case Report of a Breast Cancer Patient Treated with Adriamycin/5-Fluriuracil Regimen in Combination with Traditional Korean Medicine for Mitigating Side Effects
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Kwon Yong-Kyun
Park Jae-Woo
Lee Jong-Ho
Yoo Hwa-Seung
Cho Chong-Kwan
Lee Yeon-Weol
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Abstract
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Objectives: To observe the mitigating effects of a Traditional Korean Medicine treatment program, called Wheel Balanced Cancer Therapy (WBCT), with Adriamycin and 5-FU chemotherapy on a breast cancer patient.
Methods: A 26 year old female patient diagnosed with stage IIb breast cancer was admitted to the East-West Cancer Center (EWCC) in February of 2010. She received Adriamycin and 5-FU from February 22nd, to July 20th, 2010 followed by WBCT consisting of herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion and physiotherapy for 5 months. Her symptoms were measured by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) and her quality of life was measured by Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG).
Results: WBCT significantly alleviated chemotherapy-induced nausea, oral dryness, and peripheral neuropathy. Quality of life also significantly improved.
Conclusion: This case study potentiates WBCT’s significant efficacy in aiding breast cancer patients suffering from Adriamycin plus 5-FU chemotherapy induced adverse effects.
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KEYWORD
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Wheel balanced cancer therapy, breast cancer, Adriamycin plus 5-FU, adverse effect
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