What category does tumor belong to? How can traditional Chinese medicine treat it well?

Tumors are clinically divided into benign tumors and malignant tumors. Generally speaking, after a tumor is discovered in a part of the body, the patient should seek medical attention in time to examine and distinguish whether it is benign or malignant. So, what category does tumor belong to?

What department does tumor belong to?

Oncology department, or the corresponding department depending on the type of tumor, and the location of the tumor:

1. If it is a surface soft tissue mass, you can go to the general surgery department.

2. If it is an internal soft tissue problem, such as causing difficulty in swallowing, it is suspected to be an esophageal problem and it is recommended to see a thoracic surgeon or gastroenterologist.

3. If the problem is in the nasopharynx that causes difficulty in pronunciation, it is recommended to see an ENT department.

How does TCM treat tumors?

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of tumors also includes many methods such as acupuncture, massage, qigong, etc., which to a certain extent have the unique effect of restoring the balance of the internal environment, inhibiting cancer, controlling cancer cell infiltration, and killing cancer cells. For patients with early and middle-stage tumors who have not yet developed metastatic lesions, the use of traditional Chinese medicine can control the spread of tumor metastasis, thereby increasing the success rate of surgical, interventional and other treatments. In addition, for patients with advanced tumors that have developed systemic lesions, Chinese medicine also has the effect of enhancing efficacy and reducing toxicity. It can increase the efficacy of chemotherapy, reduce gastrointestinal reactions and immune and hematopoietic system damage during chemotherapy, significantly improve the patient's quality of life and prolong survival time.