Question
A 41-year-old man has been suffering from stomach problems and indigestion, and has recently lost a considerable amount of weight. After visiting the hospital for a check-up, he was diagnosed with stomach cancer, which is still in the early stages. He has had stomach ulcers for more than a decade. Which is more terrifying, stomach cancer or liver cancer?
Answer
Advanced stomach cancer that diverges into liver cancer chemotherapy may show significant short-term efficacy but is prone to drug resistance, making it a double-edged sword. While attacking cancer cells, normal cells can also be damaged, leading to a series of side effects such as nausea and dry heaves, hematuria, dry mouth and throat, loss of appetite, numbness in hands and feet, hair loss, and decreased white blood cells. Patients can receive simultaneous treatment with traditional Chinese medicine to alleviate the progression of the disease, reduce chemotherapy side effects, and enhance the effectiveness of treatment.