Positive Impact of Complementary Traditional Chinese Medicine on Symptom Management and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients

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Adjunctive Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) use in breast cancer patients receiving Western medicine (WM) was associated with improved symptom management.
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Patients using CHM showed higher odds of improvement in fatigue, dry eyes, and hot flushes compared to those receiving WM alone.
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CHM use also correlated with enhanced quality of life, including reduced physical pain interference and better perception of the physical environment.
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The study utilized a prospective observational design, following 151 breast cancer patients over 3 to 6 months.
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Findings suggest a potential supportive role for CHM in breast cancer care, although causal relationships cannot be definitively established.

Frontiers In Oncology

by Chien-Wei Tseng, Ya-Ting Hsu, Jing-Shiang Hwang, Yao-Jen Chang, Hsien-Chang Wu
April 20, 2026

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