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Traditional Japanese (Kampo) Medicine for Cancer Supportive Care: A Case Series From a Tertiary General Hospital
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ABSTRACT
Aim
Kampo medicines, regulated as high‐quality pharmaceuticals in Japan, are widely used in cancer supportive care.
Methods
This study presents a retrospective case series of 55 cancer patients treated with Kampo formulas at a cancer support clinic in a tertiary care hospital.
Results
The most frequently treated symptoms were peripheral neuropathy (
n
= 23), pain (
n
= 12), fatigue (
n
= 10), and anorexia (
n
= 8). Frequently prescribed Kampo formulas included goshajinkigan, rikkunshito, ninjin'yoeito, and hochuekkito. Subjective improvement was observed in approximately 52% of patients with peripheral neuropathy and 58% of those with pain.
Conclusion
These findings suggest that Kampo medicine may be a useful option for managing multiple symptoms in cancer supportive care.
Title: Traditional Japanese (Kampo) Medicine for Cancer Supportive Care: A Case Series From a Tertiary General Hospital
Description:
ABSTRACT
Aim
Kampo medicines, regulated as high‐quality pharmaceuticals in Japan, are widely used in cancer supportive care.
Methods
This study presents a retrospective case series of 55 cancer patients treated with Kampo formulas at a cancer support clinic in a tertiary care hospital.
Results
The most frequently treated symptoms were peripheral neuropathy (
n
= 23), pain (
n
= 12), fatigue (
n
= 10), and anorexia (
n
= 8).
Frequently prescribed Kampo formulas included goshajinkigan, rikkunshito, ninjin'yoeito, and hochuekkito.
Subjective improvement was observed in approximately 52% of patients with peripheral neuropathy and 58% of those with pain.
Conclusion
These findings suggest that Kampo medicine may be a useful option for managing multiple symptoms in cancer supportive care.
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