Treatment of tongue cancer with traditional Chinese medicine

Tongue cancer is a common malignant tumor in the oral and maxillofacial region. It is more common in men than in women. Most cases are squamous cell carcinomas, especially in the front 2/3 of the tongue. Adenocarcinomas are relatively rare and are mostly located at the root of the tongue. Lymphoepithelial carcinoma and undifferentiated carcinomas can sometimes also occur at the root of the tongue. There are three main types of treatments for tongue cancer using traditional Chinese medicine, namely oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine, external application of traditional Chinese medicine, and acupuncture therapy.

1. Oral Chinese medicine: According to the different stages of tongue cancer, different Chinese medicine prescriptions can be used for treatment according to the doctor's advice: in the early stage, the main symptom is fire poison gathering in the tongue, and it can be treated by clearing the heart and purging fire, detoxifying and dispersing knots. Daochisan can be used for treatment under the doctor's advice; in the middle stage of tongue cancer, fire is strong and the body is weak, and it can be treated by purging fire and detoxifying, dispersing knots and relieving pain. Huanglian Jiedutang can be used for treatment; in the late stage, the main symptom is deficiency of vital energy, and it can be treated by nourishing blood and replenishing qi, detoxifying and dispersing knots. Sijunzitang combined with Danggui Buxuetang can be used for treatment.

2. External application of Chinese medicine: According to the doctor's advice, you can take an appropriate amount of Zhenzhu Bingpeng Powder and evenly apply it on the ulcer surface of tongue cancer, which can effectively relieve the ulcer caused by tongue cancer. You can also apply Shuangliao Houfeng Powder on the affected area, which can effectively improve sore throat and erosion of the tongue surface caused by tongue cancer.

3. Acupuncture therapy: select Hegu, Chengjiang, Dicang, Neiting, Tiantu, Yifeng, Neiguan, Taichong, Xinshu, Pishu, Jiache, Xiaguan and other acupoints. 3-4 times each time, tonifying and draining, once a day, each time with needles left in for 20-30 minutes.

During treatment, patients with tongue cancer should also pay attention to daily care, quit smoking and drinking, and avoid spicy, irritating, hard, or hot foods to prevent irritation of the affected area and aggravation of symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine have their own strengths. During treatment, patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions, actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, and maintain a good attitude.