TCM views cancer as a pathogenic symptom that affects many different parts of the body and therefore must be treated comprehensively. TCM doesn't cut things out of the body or view things as separate from the body. Once the pathogen has invaded us internally, it is now part of us. Tumors are thought of as Phlegm invading the body. This Phlegm can be dispersed and dissolved. TCM will also look to see how the Phlegm was created and attempt to protect the body from future invasion.
TCM views all pathogens as things to treat while healing and supporting the body. Western Medicine views most things as separate from the body and detrimental to our survival. Therefore the thing must be removed at all cost of the health of the patient. TCM understands that through eating healthy, sleeping well, not over-working or over-stressing, we can live with pathogens in our bodies. We can live a balanced healthful life with dignity. Western Medicines view of "life" is simply as the opposite of death. TCM views life as being present and healthful, with a calm mind and open heart.
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