Abstract
Management of common tumor symptoms by traditional Chinese and Western medicine —— example from evidence-based treatment of cancer-related fatigue

The unbearable pain and tumor-related symptoms affect the quality of life and cancer patients’ confidence to treatment. It is believed that traditional Chinese medicine may help to control tumor development. Taking cancer-related fatigue as an example, this article illustrates the standardized pattern of tumor symptom management through closed-loop management of screening, assessment, and intervention. The RCT study outcome of using Renshen Yangrong Decoction suggested a significant improvement on symptoms by Qi and Blood deficiency, including fatigue, shortness of breath, and insomnia.