TCM Therapy Program Impact on Breast Cancer Patients' Vital Energy

This study aims to evaluate whether the participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) supportive therapy courses, specifically the "Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy Program for Reinforcing Vital Energy" combined with the use of the herbal formulation at Taipei City Hospital, can enhance the quality of life of breast cancer patients undergoing treatment, increase their understanding and satisfaction with TCM adjunctive treatments, and bolster their confidence in cancer recovery.

This study adopts a holistic healthcare approach, integrating the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulation Kuan-Sin-Yin from Taipei City Hospital with the "TCM Therapy Program for Reinforcing Vital Energy" course offered by a cancer patient support organization, to research its effects on breast cancer patients undergoing conventional medical treatment. International standard questionnaires and other inquiries are utilized to evaluate the impact on patients' physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being.

Inclusion criteria

• Individuals aged 18 years and above and below 85 years, willing to voluntarily participate in the study.
• Diagnosed with malignant breast tumors, ICD-10: C50, by conventional medicine.
• Patients currently undergoing cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or targeted therapy.

Exclusion criteria

• Diagnosed solely with carcinoma in situ or benign tumors, including fibrocystic breast conditions, by conventional medicine.
• Patients regularly receiving Astragalus polysaccharide injections.
• Patients with a history of allergies to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Individuals with a drug addiction habit, including both narcotic and non-narcotic drugs.
• Any other situation where the participant is unable to cooperate (e.g., due to any factor that prevents participation, deemed unsuitable for participation by study staff, unwillingness to sign the consent form).