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Introduction: Cancer is a serious disease, and it often brings great distress to patients and their families. When the cancer is advanced to the point where it is impossible to do so, families are often faced with a difficult decision: should they continue to do it and prolong the patient's life, or should they give up and let the patient spend the rest of their time in relative comfort? As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I hope to give some advice from the perspective of Chinese medicine.
1. Understand the characteristics of advanced cancer.
Advanced cancer is a stage in which a tumour has spread to multiple organs within the body and wreaked havoc on bodily functions. Patients with advanced cancer often face severe physical symptoms such as pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, and difficulty breathing. At this time, the main purpose of ** is to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
Second, the best choice in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes individualization, so in the case of advanced cancer, we first consider factors such as the patient's condition, physical condition, and personal wishes. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that although it is difficult to have advanced cancer, it can alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life through the assistance of traditional Chinese medicine.
3. Application of ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions.
1.Kudzu Root Soup: It is rumored that Kudzu Root Tang is widely used in Chinese medicine texts as a prescription for the relief of cachexia. This recipe is mainly composed of kudzu root, banxia, dried ginger, etc., which has the effect of dispelling wind and relieving the surface, diverging heavy bitterness, and can improve symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.
2.Ginseng decoction: Ginseng decoction is composed of ginseng, aconite, astragalus and other traditional Chinese medicines, and is used for symptoms such as fatigue and deficiency and cold in patients with advanced cancer. This formula has the effect of warming and replenishing yang qi, invigorating qi and rejuvenating qi, which can improve the overall resistance of patients.
Fourth, the precautions of traditional Chinese medicine**.
When using traditional Chinese medicine** for advanced cancer, we need to pay attention to the following points:
1.Individualization**: Due to the large individual differences in patients with advanced cancer, when using traditional Chinese medicine**, individualized conditioning must be carried out according to the specific condition and constitution of the patient in order to achieve the best results.
2.Duration: Terminal cancer is usually a long-term process, which requires both family members and patients to have enough patience and perseverance.
3.Cooperate with modern medicine: traditional Chinese medicine has a certain auxiliary role in the advanced stage of cancer, but it cannot replace the first means of modern medicine. When carrying out traditional Chinese medicine, family members should actively cooperate with the doctor's advice and comprehensively consider various methods.
Conclusion: When faced with the question of whether family members with terminal cancer should choose to treat or give up, as an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I hope to give some suggestions through the theory of Chinese medicine and the application of Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine has a certain effect in relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life, but the first period is long, and family members need to have enough patience and perseverance. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine** needs to be combined with modern medicine, and family members should actively cooperate with the doctor's advice. The final decision should be made by the family based on the patient's specific situation and personal wishes, and appropriate decisions should be made under the guidance of a medical professional.
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