TCM Philosophy and Clinical Practice of Living with Tumor

Abstract

Professor Xie Jianguo, originating from a lineage of medical experts and a direct apprentice of Professor Zhang Xue Wen—China’s inaugural national medical master-has dedicated four decades to the clinical practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). His scholarly insights and clinical acumen represent a treasured contribution to the TCM domain. The ‘living with cancer’ treatment philosophy has, to a significant degree, revolutionized conventional cancer treatment paradigms. This concept emphasizes extending survival time while ensuring the quality of life of patients, rather than simply pursuing the complete disappearance of tumors. Professor Xie advocates for a balance between tumors and the body, and in the practice of living with cancer, he combines internal and external TCM treatments, as well as strategies to support health and suppress cancer, providing support for the modernization and internationalization of TCM in oncology and bringing new hope for cancer patients worldwide.