Analysis of common methods of combining Chinese and Western medicine to treat rectal cancer

Combining traditional Chinese and western medicine to treat rectal cancer is the first choice for many patients with rectal cancer. It not only has a better effect on the treatment of rectal cancer , but also has fewer side effects. Here are some common methods of combining traditional Chinese and western medicine to treat rectal cancer.

Generally, the common methods of Chinese and Western medicine for treating rectal cancer are:

1. Combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Surgery

Although advances in preoperative diagnosis and surgical techniques for rectal cancer have improved the effectiveness of surgery, postoperative recurrence or metastasis is still one of the main threats to patient survival. Therefore, in the process of surgical treatment of rectal cancer, we must also pay attention to comprehensive treatment and protect the body's anti-cancer function. The use of traditional Chinese medicine for rectal cancer before and after surgery includes:

1) To compensate for surgical injuries, promote recovery, and facilitate patients to receive other treatments;

2) Assist postoperative treatment to prevent or reduce recurrence and metastasis and prolong survival time;

3) Preoperative TCM treatment for rectal cancer can improve the body's condition, enhance physical strength, and regulate liver and kidney dysfunction caused by other diseases to facilitate surgery.

2. Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy can kill local rectal cancer cells, but it can also damage normal tissue cells. Traditional Chinese medicine can reduce or prevent its damaging effects in the treatment of rectal cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine has a certain synergistic effect on radiotherapy. Combining radiotherapy with rectal cancer can increase the effect of radiotherapy and prolong survival.

3. Combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chemotherapy

With the continuous emergence of new chemotherapy drugs for rectal cancer and the progress of pharmacology and pharmacodynamics of anti-tumor drugs, chemotherapy drugs are being used more and more widely. The combination of traditional Chinese medicine and chemotherapy for rectal cancer accounts for the highest proportion in the comprehensive treatment of rectal cancer. Clinical research is relatively in-depth. Traditional Chinese medicine can significantly improve the effect of chemotherapy and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. The side effects of chemotherapy drugs are mainly manifested in bone marrow suppression, gastrointestinal adverse reactions, and effects on heart, liver and kidney functions. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this is caused by chemotherapy drugs damaging the body's qi, blood, essence and fluid; damaging the functions of the five internal organs. Traditional Chinese medicine can reduce and improve these side effects in the treatment of rectal cancer.

The above is an introduction to the common methods of combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine to treat rectal cancer. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. Patients should choose the method of treating rectal cancer that suits them according to their actual condition and should not choose blindly.

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