How sophisticated is our understanding of cancer?
I think we have a somewhat sophisticated understanding of cancer. But for the amount of money we spend on cancer research I think we should be much farther ahead of other countries then we are. Cancer is a tough disease that is always evolving. I do not know if it will be possible to ever have a cure for it but I do hope that our research gets better. I hope that we can start using our money more wisely in research. My biggest hope though is that equal cancer treatment can be available to everyone in the US. Although I know that is a big stretch
How does TCM approach cancer different?
TCM has a much less invasive approach against cancer. We do not perform surgery, use radiation and pump people full of drugs. Our approach is more of one of balancing the body, trying to dispel the tumors/masses, fight the cancer cells and strengthen the body. We can do this through acupuncture and herbs. I know people that only treat people for cancer through acupuncture and I know people that use herbs and acupuncture. I do like this approach better. Although if the cancer is in a very severe stage a removal of a tumor might be necessary combined with some chemo or radiation. But no matter what I think TCM medicine should be used. Using TCM alongside a Western cancer treatment I think should always be down. TCM is very good at strengthening the body, when a cancer patient can be very weak. I helps move qi and blood to help the healing process. I could go on forever about this. I have a big hope that western doctors start implementing TCM medicine for cancer treatment
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