Nan Wang*, Lu Chen, Sha Liao, Lifeng Fan
Department of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, Hubei, China.
*Corresponding author: Nan Wang
Abstract
Objective: To explore the effect of white peony root decoction and acupuncture therapy on immune function and the adverse effects of chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery. Methods: A total of 50 patients with breast cancer between March 2023 and January 2024 were included in the study into a control group and an observation group with 25 patients. Both groups received chemotherapy after surgery, and the observation group added white peony root decoction combined with acupuncture. The incidence of immune function and chemotherapy between the two groups. Results: After treatment, CD3 +, CD4 +, and CD4 + / CD8 + were higher than the control group (P < 0.05), and CD8 + in the observation group was lower than the control group (P < 0.05). The incidence of chemotherapy adverse effects was lower in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The combination of white peony root decoction and acupuncture therapy for breast cancer patients can improve immune function and reduce the incidence of adverse reactions to chemotherapy.
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How to cite this paper
The Effect of White Peony Root Decoction Combined with Acupuncture Therapy on Immune Function and Adverse Effects of Chemotherapy in Patients After Breast Cancer Surgery
How to cite this paper: Nan Wang, Lu Chen, Sha Liao, Lifeng Fan. (2025) The Effect of White Peony Root Decoction Combined with Acupuncture Therapy on Immune Function and Adverse Effects of Chemotherapy in Patients After Breast Cancer Surgery. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research, 9(3), 272-275.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2025.05.004