The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine (대한한방내과학회지)

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Traditional Korean Medicine Treatment for Sequelae After Tamoxifen in Breast Cancer Patients: Two Case Reports

유방암 환자의 Tamoxifen 복용 후유증에 대한 한방치료 2례

  • Jung-min Yang (Jangdeuk Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Jae-woo Yang (Dept. of Acupuncutre and Moxibustion, Mokhuri Neck and Back Hospital) ;
  • Ji-hoon Oh (Dept. of Acupuncutre and Moxibustion, Mokhuri Neck and Back Hospital) ;
  • Woo-seok Hwang (Division of Allergy, Immune & Respiratory System, Dept. of Internal Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
  • 양정민 (장덕한방병원) ;
  • 양재우 (모커리한방병원 침구과) ;
  • 오지훈 (모커리한방병원 침구과) ;
  • 황우석 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과 폐계내과학교실)
  • Received : 2023.02.08
  • Accepted : 2023.04.07
  • Published : 2023.03.30
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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to report two cases of breast cancer patients whose side effects after Tamoxifen were treated with traditional Korean medicine. Methods: Two breast cancer patients underwent Tamoxifen after breast-conserving surgery, and both were treated with traditional Korean medicine. Subjective discomfort symptoms were evaluated using the Numerical Rating Scale. Adverse events were assessed using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 5.0. Results: After treatment with traditional Korean medicine, the discomfort symptoms that occurred after Tamoxifen, such as osteoarthritis, hot flushes, and cold sweat, all gradually improved. In addition, no hematologic, hepatic, or renal side effects were observed from the traditional Korean medicine treatment. Conclusion: This case study suggests that traditional Korean medicine may contribute to the improvement of side effects caused by Tamoxifen and enhance the quality of life of patients.

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