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http://dx.doi.org/10.15204/jkobgy.2020.33.2.124

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

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)
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The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology / v.33, no.2, 2020 , pp. 124-144 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Breast Cancer; Korean Medical Hospitalization; Chemotherapy; Adverse Effects;
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