The Role of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in the Treatment of Cancer (Part 2)
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The Role of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in the Treatment of Cancer (Part 2)
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EJOM (2006), Staebler, Dr Friedrich.
Abstract
This paper, which complements part 1, published in EJOM Vol. 5 No. 1, 2005, discusses the general principles of treating cancer with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), especially the contribution which acupuncture and moxibustion can make, both in slowing down the spread of tumours and in counteracting the side effects of radio- and chemotherapy. The latter is given particular prominence, since the paper argues that acupuncture and moxibustion should be used primarily as a back-up, and concomitant to conventional cancer treatment. This is followed by the introduction of a simple and effective treatment protocol the author has developed, using moxa to combat bone marrow depression (the drop in red and white blood cells) during chemotherapy. The paper concludes with two case histories chosen to give practical examples, and to show the strengths and limitations of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of cancer.
Alternative Title
EJOM
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Date
Date Created
2/24/2015
Language
English
Subject
Type
Journal Article
issn
1351-6647
issue
2
volume
5