Professor ZHANG Zhidi's Experience in Treating Lung Cancer with the Concept of"Balancing Treatment and Judgement"
This article introduces Professor ZHANG Zhidi's experience in clinical diagnosis and treatment of lung canc-er using the concept of"Balancing Treatment and Judgement".By exploring the etiology and pathogenesis of lung cancer,based on the treatment concept of"Balancing Treatment and Judgement",this article elaborates on the different clinical symptoms,diagnosis and treatment characteristics,and medication characteristics of lung cancer in the three stages of tradi-tional Chinese medicine.In summary,lung cancer belongs to the category of positive deficiency and evil excess,which is a disease caused by the imbalance of Qi,blood,Yin and Yang,phlegm,heat,blood stasis and toxin obstructing the lung meridians,leading to the weakening of organs and a mixture of deficiency and excess.Advocate for a balance between"peaceful treatment"and"balanced treatment",treating in stages.During the period of high toxicity,there is a deficiency of both Qi and Yin,with excessive phlegm and toxins.The focus is on nourishing Qi and Yin;During the period of toxic stasis,there is insufficient liver and kidney function,and phlegm and toxins accumulation.It is important to take care of the spleen and stomach,while also nourishing the liver and kidneys;During the toxic flow period,both Yin and Yang are damaged.Treatment should focus on tonifying the kidneys and strengthening the foundation,nurturing Yin and Yang,while also taking care of stomach Qi and preserving vitality.The medication should be carefully selected based on the nature and dosage of the drug in accordance with the four seasons.The use of insect anthers should be skillful.The above treatment concepts are fully reflected in the examples given.
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