Finding Comfort Again During Cancer Treatment-癌症病人化疗后的辅助治疗

癌症治疗后，他终于能吃饭、睡觉，也能轻松走路了。

73岁的L先生（化名）来到诊所时，刚完成前列腺癌复发后的第四次化疗。

化疗虽然是重要的治疗过程，但也给他的身体带来了很大的负担。

当时，他几乎吃不下任何东西。

恶心、呕吐、腹胀严重，肚子胀得像一面鼓一样，他甚至会轻轻敲着肚子，对我说："你听，像鼓一样。"

除此之外，他还伴有：

• 稍微走几步就气喘、呼吸急促；

• 全身乏力，没有精神；

• 睡眠不好；

• 腿、脚、脸部明显浮肿；

• 夜尿频繁，每晚需要起床5–6次；

• 腰痛、膝盖疼痛，让活动变得更加困难。

根据他的整体情况，我们制定了个性化调理方案，每周接受针灸，并配合中药调理。

两个月后，他再次来到诊所时，整个人的状态发生了明显变化。

他说，最开心的是终于能够正常吃饭了。

恶心、呕吐已经消失，腹胀明显缓解，肚子不再像以前那样鼓胀。

走路时虽然仍然需要适当休息，但已经不像之前那样走几步就气喘。

除此之外：

✔ 夜尿由每晚5–6次减少到1–2次；

✔ 睡眠质量明显改善；

✔ 腿部和脚部浮肿基本消退，仅在久坐后偶尔会有轻微肿胀；

✔ 整体精神状态和生活质量都有了改善。

他的治疗仍在继续，我们也会根据身体状况不断调整方案，希望帮助他在接受肿瘤治疗的同时，尽可能改善生活质量、减轻不适，拥有更多舒适而有力量的每一天。

本案例为真实临床案例分享，患者个人信息已做匿名处理，仅供健康教育参考。针灸和中药属于整体支持治疗，不能替代癌症的规范医疗治疗。每位患者的情况不同，治疗效果也会有所差异。

治疗不仅仅是改善症状，更重要的是帮助患者重新回归他们热爱的生活。每一位患者都是独一无二的，因此治疗方案也应该因人而异。

Finding Comfort Again During Cancer Treatment

A 73-year-old gentleman came to my clinic after completing his fourth round of chemotherapy for recurrent prostate cancer.

While chemotherapy was an important part of his cancer care, the side effects had become overwhelming.

He could barely eat.

Persistent nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal bloating made him miserable. He gently tapped on his swollen abdomen and said, "It feels just like a drum."

He was also experiencing:

• Shortness of breath after walking only a few steps

• Extreme fatigue and low energy

• Poor sleep

• Swelling in his legs, feet, and face

• Frequent nighttime urination (5–6 times every night)

• Low back pain and knee pain

Alongside his ongoing oncology care, we developed an individualized supportive treatment plan using weekly acupuncture and customized Chinese herbal medicine.

About two months later, he returned looking noticeably brighter.

The first thing he shared was,

"I can eat again."

His nausea and vomiting had resolved, and the severe abdominal bloating was gone.

Although he still needed to rest after walking for a while, he was no longer short of breath after just a few steps.

He also experienced several meaningful improvements:

• Nighttime urination decreased from 5–6 times to just once or twice.

• His sleep became much more restful.

• The swelling in his legs and feet had largely resolved, with only occasional mild swelling after sitting for long periods.

• His overall comfort and quality of life improved.

His care is ongoing, and we continue to adjust his treatment based on his individual needs. Our goal is to support patients throughout their healthcare journey by helping relieve treatment-related symptoms, improve daily function, and enhance quality of life while they continue receiving appropriate medical care.

This patient story is shared with identifying details removed to protect privacy. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine were provided as supportive care alongside conventional cancer treatment and are not a replacement for oncology care. Individual results vary.

Healing isn't just about reducing symptoms—it's about helping people get back to living the life they love. Every treatment plan is personalized because every patient is unique.