Regression of small cell lung carcinoma by herbal medicine a case with an 8-year follow-up

한약에 의한 소세포성폐암의 퇴축 ; 8년간의 추적조사를 통한 증례보고

  • Choi, Jae-Ho (East-West Cancer Center, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Yoo, Hwa-Seung (East-West Cancer Center, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Son, Chang-Gue (East-West Cancer Center, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Cho, Chong-Kwan (East-West Cancer Center, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University)
  • 최재호 (대전대학교 한의과대학 동서암센터) ;
  • 유화승 (대전대학교 한의과대학 동서암센터) ;
  • 손창규 (대전대학교 한의과대학 동서암센터) ;
  • 조종관 (대전대학교 한의과대학 동서암센터)
  • Published : 2005.12.30

Abstract

Objective: It is the aim of the present paper to derive further studies evaluating the effectiveness of oriental medical treatment on SCLC patients. We present a case of SCLC patient who survives over 8 years. Method: We followed all of treatments and examination. We prescribed to the patient what to take HangAmDan (HAD) three times a day. Chest X-ray was performed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy. Results and conclusion: The patient survives over 8 years. Chest X-rays were shown partial regression. Conclusion: This case may give us a possibility of that oriental medical treatment offers potential benefits for patients with SCLC.

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