Mindfulness-based stress reduction training and supplemented Jinshui Liujun decoction promote recovery in patients with non-small cell lung cancer
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Conventional chemotherapy (CC) administered to patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) often causes adverse effects, such as cardiopulmonary dysfunction and immune system imbalance. Patients may experience anxiety and depression during the perioperative period due to various factors, such as treatment costs and cancer recurrence risks, thereby compromising the overall quality of life. Consequently, we hypothesized that integrating mindfulness-based stress reduction training (MSRT) with Jinshui Liujun decoction may mitigate negative emotions and promote recovery in patients with NSCLC. AIM: To explore the effects of MSRT and Jinshui Liujun decoction on the immune function and emotional state of NSCLC patients. METHODS: A retrospective clinical study was conducted involving 92 patients with stage IIIb-IV NSCLC; 35 patients in the control group (CG) received CC therapy (combination of pemetrexed and carboplatin), and 57 patients in the treatment group (TG) received MSRT-assisted flavored Jinshui Liujun decoction (FJLD) in addition to CC. We evaluated the survival time, Karnofsky performance status, treatment efficacy, traditional Chinese medicine syndrome score, immune function, negative emotional level, and adverse reactions of the CG and TG. RESULTS: > 0.05). CONCLUSION: MSRT + FJLD proved to be an effective treatment for patients with NSCLC.
Source: World Journal of Psychiatry
Authors: Dai-Wei Liu, Xue-An Zhou, Xiao-Yuan Wu, Yong-Xia Wang, Jie-Ting Fan, Zhan-Lin Li
Institution: Hebei North University
Language: English
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Hebei North University
OpenAlex ID: W4404730638