The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

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Six Cases of Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Korean Medical Hospitalization for Chemotherapy Adverse Effects

한방 입원치료를 통해 항암화학요법 후 발생한 부작용이 개선된 유방암 환자 6례

  • Kim, Gyu-Tae (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Hwang, Young-Sik (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Park, Nam-Gyeong (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Park, Seung-Hyeok (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Jin-Moo (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Chang-Hoon (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jang, Jun-Bock (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Hwang, Deok-Sang (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 김규태 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 황영식 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 박남경 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 박승혁 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 이진무 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 이창훈 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 장준복 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 황덕상 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실)
  • Received : 2020.04.20
  • Accepted : 2020.05.29
  • Published : 2020.05.29
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effects of Korean medical hospitalization on six breast cancer patients who received chemotherapy. Methods: Six patients were diagnosed with breast cancer, and were admitted after chemotherapy. The patients were treated by Traditional Korean Medicine such as herb medication, acupuncture and moxibustion. Results: After the treatment, the adverse effects of chemotherapy such as general weakness and digestion disorder were improved. Conclusions: The case report shows that Korean medical hospitalization can be an effective option for treating breast cancer patients who received chemotherapy.

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