Moxibustion combined with guasha therapy for recurrent neutropenia following multiple cycles of chemotherapy of ovarian cancer: A case report.
Explore (NY)
; 20(5): 103031, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Neutropenia, a common side effect of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, was observed in a 47-year-old female patient undergoing a six-cycle chemotherapy regimen. She experienced recurrent neutropenia and leukopenia but refused granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) due to severe bone pain and high costs. Moxibustion combined with guasha therapy (MGT) was administered each time neutropenia occurred. The treatment involved guasha therapy on the bladder meridian (BL) and the governor vessel (GV), followed by moxibustion at Zhongwan (CV 12), Guanyuan (CV 4), and Shenzhu (GV 12) points over 2-3 days. This approach led to the recovery of neutrophil and leukocyte counts, enabling the patient to complete six chemotherapy cycles without G-CSF. These findings suggest that MGT may enhance neutrophil and leukocyte counts in patients with chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression, presenting a potential alternative for those intolerant to G-CSF. However, further high-quality research is needed to confirm its efficacy.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Ováricas
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Moxibustión
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Neutropenia
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Explore (NY)
Asunto de la revista:
TERAPIAS COMPLEMENTARES
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
China