Enhancing Cancer Survivor Well-Being: Historical and Clinical Perspectives on Tai Chi and Qigong
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Tai Chi and Qigong, foundational to Traditional Chinese Medicine, hold potential for enhancing cancer patient care. This article reviews their historical development-Tai Chi from Daoist yin-yang principles in the Ming-Qing transition and Qigong from Shang Dynasty rituals-and general impacts, such as respiratory and endocrine improvements alongside neurological and emotional benefits.
Author: Robert W McGee
Institution: Fayetteville State University
Language: English
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415204236
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