A series of study on advanced breast cancer were conducted, following the theories of TCM and clinical practice.Results of theoretical study. Insufficiency of spleen is the intrinsic factor of the occurrence of this disease. Its basic pathogenesis is the deficiency of spleen and kidney , the stasis of liver Qi and poison. Therefore, the therapeutic principles for advanced breast cancer is supplementing spleen and kidney, regulaterring liver and relieving poison. Based on it, the Ruyanfang is built.Results of clinical study. 50 cases of advanced breast cancer patients were randomly divided into therapy group(Chinese herbs combined with chemotherapy) and control group(chemotherapy alone). There is no significant difference in objective curative effect between the two groups. The therapy group is superior to control group in clinical syndrome, immune function, side effect and life quality.Conclusion. Ruyanfang combined with chemotherapy is an effective method in treating advanced breast cancer. It can decrease toxic response, enhance clinical efficacy and improve the quality of life. |