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Overview and Causes|
Colorectal cancer is a malignancy of the colon or rectum, second only to lung cancer in incidence. There are currently 151,000 new cases and 60,000 deaths per year in USA. Over 93% occur after aga fifty, slightly more often among women. It is relatively a slow developing cancer so if it is detected early, over three-fourths of the patients can be cured. There are 75% occur in rectum and sigmoid, that are within viewing distance of the flexible sigmoidoscope. basically the cause is unknown but there is an association to elevated diet intake of animal fat, particularly beef and low dietary fiber. Other contributing factors include age, a history of ulcerative colitis, and family history. |
2. Symptoms|
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Diarrhea and "ribbon" or pencil-shaped stools, or rectal bleeding.
2. Bleeding in the form of bright red blood and mucous is in or on the stools. 3. With rectal cancer, the first symptom is a change in bowel habits, often"morning diarrhea". 4. Abdomenal fullness, cramping, and rectal pressure. 5. Weakness and Fatigue. 6. Loss of appetite or weight loss. Return To Top |
3. TCM Effectiveness
and Evaluation
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The Chinese herbs have their own benefits including increasing
the patientŐs appetite, boosting the immune system, facilitating
the recovery of the body, and prevention of tumor regeneration or
metastases. it is effective for anti-cancer and alleviation of symptoms
is possible, such as bleeding, diarrhea, and pain. TCM therapy may
be used before or after surgery, or combine with the patientŐs regimens
of chemotherapy or radiotherapy. however, the acupuncture may release
the some symptoms and pain. |
4.
Common Syndromes and Treatments in TCM
This ailment, according to TCM,
has different syndromes. The treatment for these syndromes using herbal
medicine and acupuncture is shown below.
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(a) Qigong and other therapies
For effect of Qigong on the Nervous System Function, click here. Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing effect of this specific ailment, however individual results may vary. It improves the flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood, so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or even months of practice before you'll see any significant improvements. The following types of Qigong may help:
For the information of different types of Qigong ,just click a link above. This information is for education purpose only. We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong master to learn the correct ways to conduct these exercises before attempting them.
(b) Medicated diet 6.
Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness Please click the following button to learn "Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness".
Acknowledgments:
We also greatly acknowedge Ms. Najaf Munir, MBBS, for her editorial support. Ms. Munir simplified the highly technical medical documents into easy-to-read documents, for the enjoyment and education of our numerous visitors. |
5. Healing by
Other Therapies
