Enhancing recovery in non-small cell lung cancer patients through mindfulness training and Jinshui Liujun decoction supplementation

This article delves into the research conducted by Liu DW et al on the integration of mindfulness-based stress reduction training (MSRT) and flavored Jinshui Liujun decoction (FJLD) with conventional chemotherapy (CC) in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. The study investigates the impact of this combined approach on immune function and emotional well-being of non-small cell lung cancer patients. Patients were divided into a control group (CG) receiving CC alone and a treatment group (TG) receiving MSRT + FJLD alongside CC. The primary outcomes were progression-free survival and overall survival, with secondary outcomes including Karnofsky performance status scores, clinical efficacy, immune function markers, and emotional state assessments. The findings underscore significant improvements in median progression-free survival (20.50 months in TG vs 13.10 months in CG, P < 0.05), Karnofsky performance status scores (60 in TG vs 50 in CG, P < 0.05), and immune cell ratios, along with reductions in negative emotions (self-rating anxiety scale and self-rating depression scale scores significantly lower in TG, P < 0.05) among patients receiving MSRT + FJLD in conjunction with CC. This article highlights the potential of combining traditional Chinese medicine and modern psychological interventions to enhance the efficacy of conventional cancer treatments and improve patient outcomes.