Comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of traditional Chinese and western medicine in treating gallbladder cancer

Treatments for gallbladder cancer can be divided into two categories: traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine. Due to the differences in theoretical systems and clinical practices, the treatments for gallbladder cancer each have their own characteristics and strengths. Correctly selecting these two methods can enhance each other and improve the effectiveness of tumor treatment. The following is a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine in treating gallbladder cancer:

1. Advantages and disadvantages of TCM in treating gallbladder cancer

Traditional Chinese medicine has a unique theoretical system. Whether it is understanding or treating diseases, it starts from the holistic concept and attaches importance to the principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment. The advantage of traditional Chinese medicine in treating gallbladder cancer lies in its preventive effect. At present, the application of traditional Chinese medicine in preventing and treating the occurrence and development of gallbladder cancer has achieved some results; the disadvantage is that traditional Chinese medicine is less effective in eliminating lumps, the effect is slow, and there is no obvious therapeutic effect.

2. Advantages and disadvantages of Western medicine in treating gallbladder cancer

Western medicine theory is based on natural science and emphasizes the cause-effect relationship between the occurrence and development of diseases. At present, Western medicine’s understanding of the cause of gallbladder cancer is still not very clear, so there is a lack of effective measures and methods to prevent the occurrence of gallbladder cancer. It has only made some explorations in controlling certain environmental factors and related diseases related to the occurrence of gallbladder cancer. This is also the disadvantage of Western medicine; however, Western medicine has significant advantages in the treatment of gallbladder cancer lesions, especially surgical treatment can completely remove the lesions and improve the symptoms of tumor compression on adjacent tissues and organs.