Cancer Management with Chinese Medicine

Download or read book Cancer Management with Chinese Medicine written by Rencun Yu and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Significant advances made by Western medicine in the treatment of cancer are well-documented, but little has been written in English on complementary holistic treatment with Chinese medical methods that manage its symptoms and ameliorate the side effects of surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. This book explains the complementary approach using cases from the medical files of Professor Rencun Yu, who was trained in Western medical oncology but also practices Chinese medicine. In addition, introductory chapters explain the basic principles of Chinese medicine, while other chapters cover the prevention of cancers through appropriate nutrition and living habits. The book should command the attention of medical professionals as well as the layperson interested in preventing and understanding the illness. There is no equivalent book in English that so skillfully combines an introduction to Chinese medical principles and cancer management for the general reader with detailed clinical studies of the crucial complementary role played by Chinese medicine in Western treatments for cancer patients. Contents:IntroductionPrinciples of Diagnosis and Therapy in Traditional Chinese MedicineHerbs and Prescriptions for TherapyCancer Prevention and Treatment Using TCMMajor Forms of Cancer and Case StudiesDiet, Exercise and Health Cultivation Readership: (i) Medical professionals, both Western medical doctors and TCM practitioners, particularly those practicing in Australia, Europe and America and (ii) the lay reader who either wants general knowledge on how to prevent cancer or wishes to understand how TCM can help a friend, relative or loved one who suffers from the disease. (iii) Also, libraries of TCM professional associations and teaching institutes. Keywords:Cancer;Chinese MedicineKey Features:The book can be read by both medical professionals and the educated layman to understand a disease that affects many lives. It can be used as a guide to preventing the illness or managing it for oneself, friends and relativesIt presents some cases from the medical files of a Western-trained oncologist who has used complementary treatment with Chinese medicine over many decades with considerable successIt has chapters on the principles of diagnosis and therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine and on a holistic approach to the prevention of cancersReviews: "The book gives a breath of fresh air to an ocean of defensive summaries about TCM and its oncological practice. Geared towards medical professionals and their patients and relatives, the book does an excellent job of presenting concepts in an easy-to-understand manner … Overall, this book is a great presentation for those interested in having an introduction to Chinese medicine as well as reading up on some common cases and treatments used for various types of cancers. The book is definitely a useful reference for TCM practitioners and researchers but also appeals to a wide readership, particularly Western medical practitioners interested in the benefits of TCM and its methods." American Journal of Chinese Medicine