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THYROID CANCER

GENERAL

Clinical Manifestations	Rapid growth of the tumor in a short time A hard irregular mass involving the entire thyroid tissue and fixed to the adjacent tissues Lymph node enlargement Hoarseness Metastasis (Lungs, bones)
Treatment Principle
Herb Formulas	Make Fr. Tritici Levis Fu Xiao Mai and Fol. Artemisiae Argyi Ai Ye into a steamed cake and take daily. Grind one Rz. Arisaematis Tian Nan Xing rhizome into powder mix with 5-7 drops of vinegar and apply to the lesion. Decoct and drink 30g of Fr. Polygoni Orientalis Shui Hong Huang Zi once daily. Some may be pulverized into a paste for external application. Take 3-6 0.5g pills of Fol. Artemisiae Argyi Ai Ye three times daily. Blend Fol. Artemisiae Argyi Ai Ye with wheat flour to make cakes. Eat frequently. For tumors on the neck without pain: Grind 30g Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai and 30g Sargassum Hai Zaointo a fine powder. Pour 1.5g on the palm and lick it with the tongue. The tumor should disappear in one day.
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SPLEEN QI DEFICIENCY WITH DAMPNESS

Clinical Manifestations	Sallow complexion Fatigue Anorexia Distention and fullness of epigastrium and abdomen Nausea Vomiting Loose stools Four limbs feel tired and heavy Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting Shortness of breath No thirst Sticky sensation in mouth Borborygmus Lassitude Yin jaundice Heavy head Maybe edema Maybe copious white vaginal discharge T: Pale and flabby - may have teethmarks C: Thick, white and greasy or sticky P: Even, forceless and deficient
Treatment Principle	Strengthen the Spleen Benefit Qi Promote diuresis Eliminate Dampness
Herb Formulas	Thyroid Cancer #18 Xiao Chai Hu Tang modified
Points	LIV-13, REN-12, SP-3, SP-5, SP-6, SP-9, ST-36, UB-20

LIVER QI STAGNATION WITH DAMP-HEAT AND PHLEGM

Clinical Manifestations	Feeling of a lump in the throat The lump is soft and becomes larger or smaller according to the emotional situation The lump is small or medium sized, relatively soft and slippery The edges are indistinct Oppressive feeling in the chest and hypochondrium Difficulty swallowing Loose stools Irregular menstruation Pre-menstrual tension Suppurative sores Ulcerations, abscesses and swellings that remain hard after discharge of pus Restlessness Insomnia Thirst Feeling of Heat Irritability Frequent sighing Bitter taste in the mouth Red eyes Red face Tremor of the hands T: Pale or dusky or Red with red tip and edges C: White or Thin and greasy or Dry and yellow P: Wiry
Treatment Principle	Disperse Qi Stagnation Dispel Heat and Dampness Resolve Phlegm Dissipate nodules Reduce swelling Drain pus
Herb Formulas	San Zhong Kui Jian Tang
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LIVER QI AND BLOOD STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Hard, immovable lumps anterior or posterior to the ear Soft, painless lumps Fullness in the chest Hypochondriac pain Sighing Facial color dark and dull Emaciation Sides and ribs distended on both sides (maybe with sharp pain) Enlargement of the Liver and Spleen Suffocating sensation in chest Melancholy Depression Irritability Anxiety Insomnia Inappropriate anger Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses T: Dark purple (maybe purple spots on edge of tongue)or Swollen and purple C: Sticky P: Wiry, choppy and slow
Treatment Principle	Activate Blood circulation Soften hardness
Herb Formulas	Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang
Points	LIV-3, LIV-13, LIV-14, SP-6, UB-17

QI, BLOOD AND PHLEGM STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Facial color dark and dull Emaciation Sides and ribs distended on both sides (maybe with sharp pain) Enlargement of the Liver and Spleen Suffocating sensation in chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses Anorexia Edema Abdominal distention Chest and hypochondriac distention Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Thirst with no desire to drink Maybe no thirst Palpitations Shortness of Breath T: Varies from Normal to Dark purple (maybe purple spots on edge of tongue) C: Thick and slippery P: Wiry, choppy and slow or Slippery, full and maybe wiry
Treatment Principle	Invigorate the Blood Break up Stasis Regulate Qi Eliminate Phlegm Dissolve hardness Clear Heat Relieve toxicity Inhibit the growth of cancer cells
Herb Formulas	Thyroid Cancer #2 Jia Zhuang Xian Ai Tang Shi Liu Wei Liu Qi Yin With Blood Heat: Thyroid Cancer #7
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PHLEGM AND BLOOD STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Mild, persistent uterine bleeding of purple and black blood during pregnancy Abdominal pain that is worse with pressure Abdominal spasms and tension Immobile masses in the lower abdomen with pain and tenderness Amenorrhea with distention and pain Dysmenorrhea Headache Sinus congestion Constipation Excess weight in the pelvis Lower back ache Irregular menstruation Nervousness Fatigue Fetal instability Skin eruptions Scanty menstrual flow Scaly, dry skin Retention of lochia Shoulder stiffness Vertigo Cold low body and feet Flushed face Protruding abdomen T: Dark purple or with echymoses or petechiae or pale with purplish spots C: White P: Choppy or Tense, deep and slow
Treatment Principle	Invigorate the Blood Transform Blood Stasis Soften lumps Reduce fixed abdominal pain
Herb Formulas	Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan modified
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PHLEGM-HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Cough with sticky, yellow, difficult to expectorate sputum Rapid breathing with a harsh voice Restless fever Sore throat Constipation Dry stools Mania Shortness of breath Dyspnea Nausea Vomiting Chest and/or epigastric fullness Pain in the ribs T: Scarlet C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy or Yellow and smooth P: Rapid and smooth or Slippery and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Lung Heat Remove toxicity Resolve swelling Discharge pus Eliminate Phlegm Invigorate the Blood Dispel Blood Stasis Inhibit the growth of cancer cells
Herb Formulas	Thyroid Cancer #4 Thyroid Cancer #5 Thyroid Cancer #6 Scrofula #1
Points	LI-11, LU-5, ST-40, UB-13

PHLEGM-HEAT WITH DAMPNESS

Clinical Manifestations	Pain and fullness in ribs on both sides Maybe pain in the right hypochondrium Bitter taste in mouth Nausea Vomiting sour and bitter fluids Anorexia Maybe alternating chills and fever Concentrated, dark urine Local redness, swelling and pain Restless fever Maybe fever and chills Abdominal distention and discomfort Suffocating sensation in the chest Dislike of oily foods Lassitude Maybe thirst or thirst with no desire to drink Diarrhea with foul smell or Constipation Sweet sticky taste or bitter taste in mouth Dizziness Tinnitus or deafness Prolonged, nagging epigastric pain and distention Patient tends to be overweight Rapid breathing with a harsh voice Cough with sticky, yellow, difficult to expectorate sputum Sore throat Thirst with no desire to drink Dry stools Alternating constipation and diarrhea Variable appetite Mania Shortness of breath Dyspnea Chest and/or epigastric fullness A heavy sensation in the body Lethargy Women: Yellow vaginal discharge with foul smell Pruritis vulvae Men: Pain, swelling and burning sensations of testicles Spermatorrhea or premature ejaculation T: Pink or Scarlet C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy or Yellow and smooth P: Rapid and smooth or Wiry and rapid or Slippery and rapid
Treatment Principle	Reduce Phlegm Soften areas of hardness Promote urination Clear Heat Clear Damp-Heat Inhibit the growth of cancer cells
Herb Formulas	Ying Jie San
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TOXIC HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Tumor develops quickly Long-standing illness Pain Redness Ulceration Discharge of yellow or bloody, foul-smelling fluid Fatigue Fever Anxiety Dry mouth Thirst Dark urine Bitter taste Red eyes Insomnia T: Red C: White or Yellow and greasy or Thick, sticky, dry and yellow P: Wiry or Rolling and rapid or Wiry, overflowing and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Relieve toxicity Strengthen Zheng Qi
Herb Formulas	Thyroid Cancer #1 Thyroid Cancer #3 Xiao Jian Wan With Qi Deficiency: Hua Tu Tan
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