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수레바퀴 암 치료법에 대한 근거중심적 연구

Evidence Based Approach of Wheel Balance Cancer Therapy: A Review

  • 정홍매 (대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
  • 윤정원 (대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
  • 유화승 (대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
  • 조종관 (대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터)
  • Zheng, Hongmei (East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Oriental Hospital of Daejeon University) ;
  • Yoon, Jeungwon (East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Oriental Hospital of Daejeon University) ;
  • Yoo, Hwa-Seung (East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Oriental Hospital of Daejeon University) ;
  • Cho, Chong-Kwan (East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Oriental Hospital of Daejeon University)
  • 투고 : 2012.12.13
  • 심사 : 2012.12.26
  • 발행 : 2012.12.28

초록

Background : Integrative cancer treatment is a holistic approach embracing body, mind, and spirit incorporating conventional treatments of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and personalized complementary treatments. Wheel Balance Therapy (WBT) of East-West Cancer Center(EWCC), Dunsan Oriental Hospital of Daejeon University was developed to balance out all factors involved in cancer care based on the traditional theories of oriental medicine. Objective : This work aims to analytically review literatures on WBT and its related components. Methods : Literatures published from January 1st, 1990 to April 30th, 2011 were reviewed focusing on 4 main components of WBT; herbal medicine, immune activation, anti-cancer diet, and breathing/meditation. Data were retrieved from medical search engines and electronic data bases including Pubmed, Research Information sharing Service (RISS), Korean-studies Information Service System (KISS), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Korea's National Digital Library (KNDL). Results : In this review, EWCC's most commonly prescribed formulas are explored. The composition of the formulas, their use in clinical settings as well as the background studies and other therapeutic efficacies are explained. Information on incorporating anti-cancer dietary support and breathing and meditation techniques, other therapies practiced as part of the center's integrative cancer care are also covered. Conclusion : WBT based on holistic theories of oriental medicine embracing body, mind, and spirit is expected to further contribute in promotion of cancer patients' quality of life and prolonged survival time.

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