What is the method of TCM to treat testicular cancer?

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for cancer can fundamentally regulate human functions and enhance immunity. In particular, the effects of Chinese medicine in replenishing qi and blood, nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys can greatly improve the body's disease resistance and thus achieve the goal of curing the disease. So how does TCM treat testicular cancer?

The role of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of testicular cancer with western medicine

(I) Chemotherapy combined with traditional Chinese medicine to treat testicular cancer

In order to reduce the toxic and side effects of chemotherapy in the treatment of testicular cancer, the use of Chinese medicine to replenish qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and nourish yin and tonify the kidney has achieved great success. This is manifested in the reduction of gastrointestinal reactions to chemotherapy or even their elimination; the degree of bone marrow suppression can also be greatly reduced and the speed of recovery is increased. Commonly used Chinese medicines include astragalus, codonopsis, pseudostellaria, angelica, millettia reticulata, epimedium, wolfberry, and glossy privet.

(II) Radiotherapy combined with traditional Chinese medicine to treat testicular cancer

The harmful effects of radiation on the body of testicular cancer patients can be reduced by clearing away heat and detoxifying, nourishing yin and replenishing qi, or nourishing yin and moistening dryness, supplemented by the methods of strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the stomach. Commonly used prescriptions include Sha Mai Men Dong Tang, Yunu Jian, Wuwei Xiaodu Yin, etc.

(III) Combination of surgery and Chinese medicine for the treatment of testicular cancer

Giving Chinese medicine (decoctions, Chinese patent medicines, Chinese medicine injections, etc.) before surgery can improve the tolerance of testicular cancer patients to surgical treatment and the success rate of surgery. The principle of medication is to regulate the functions of internal organs and qi and blood on the basis of syndrome differentiation and treatment, such as removing dampness and heat, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the kidneys, removing blood stasis and relieving stranguria, etc. After the operation, Chinese medicine is mainly used to replenish qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, so as to promote the body's function to recover as soon as possible and protect the functions of important organs. Commonly used prescriptions include Sijunzi Decoction, Shenling Baizhu Powder, Bazhen Decoction, Shiquan Dabu Decoction, etc. Astragalus needle and Shengmai needle can be used according to the situation.

Chinese patent medicine

1. Jiawei Xihuang Pills (capsules) The main ingredients are bezoar 3g, musk 3g, frankincense 165g, myrrh 165g, Panax notoginseng 15g, raw sun-dried ginseng 15g, chicken gizzard 30g, Fritillaria 30g, placenta 30g, etc. The whole medicine has the effects of regulating qi and activating blood stasis, softening and dispersing nodules, and invigorating qi and nourishing blood. It is more suitable for patients with testicular tumors caused by internal obstruction of phlegm and dampness and liver and kidney yin deficiency.

2. The main ingredients of Fennel and Tangerine Seed Pill are fennel (salted), tangerine seed (salted), cinnamon, Piper striata, Linderae umbellatae, peach kernel, kelp, seaweed, etc. The whole medicine has the effects of warming the meridians, relieving pain, soothing the liver and dispersing stagnation. It is more suitable for patients with testicular cancer who have symptoms such as irritability, flank pain, lower abdominal pain, scrotal swelling, and enlarged and hard testicles. This medicine is in the form of water pills, 9g each time, taken orally, twice a day, taken warm on an empty stomach or with light saline.