written by Li Peiwen ; translated by Mao Shuzhang, Bao Liling ; foreword by Giovanni Maciocia ; subject editor, Trina Ward ; medical consultant, Robert J. Dickie.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
St. Albans, Herts, U.K. :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Donica Pub.,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2003.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxi, 616 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
26 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 573-575) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Ch. 1. The origin and development of oncology theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine -- Ch. 2. Etiology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment of tumors in Traditional Chinese Medicine -- Ch. 3. The role of Chinese medicine in dealing with the side-effects of cancer treatment -- Ch. 4. Chinese medicine in the treatment of common side-effects caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy -- Ch. 5. Treatment of complications commonly associated with cancer -- Ch. 6. Qigong therapy -- Ch. 7. Diet therapy -- Ch. 8. Chinese medicine and the management of cancer: Clinical experience and case studies.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"This book is designed for TCM practitioners to consult in their daily practice, working either in an alternative or conventional medicine environment, and can also be referred to by other health professionals to gain a better understanding of the role Chinese medicine can play in treating cancer."--Jacket.