A Literature Study on the Association with Critical State of Sasang Constitutional Symptoms and Cancer Related Symptoms

Abstract A Literature Study on the Association with Critical State of Sasang Constitutional Symptoms and Cancer Related Symptoms Soo-Min Lee, So-Ra Park, Soo-Kyung LeeCancer Center, Kyung-Hee University hospital at Gangdong, College of Oriental medicine, Kyung Hee UniversityObjectivesThe purpose of study was to identify cancer related symptoms of Sasang Constitution based on the classic of Sasang Constitutional Medicine (SCM).Methods The bibliographical study was performed with Dongyisoosebowon-Shinchukbon(東醫壽世保元 辛丑本) ,Dongyisoosebowon-Sasangchobongwon( 東醫壽世保元 四象草本券), Cancer , and several review articles. The perspective on severe illness in SCM was investigated. And ‘the critical state’ of constitutional symptomsbased on Dongyisoosebowon was identified as cancer related symptoms. Results and ConclusionsThe perspective on severe illness of SCM was focused on the human being itself, compared with symptom based traditional Chinese medicine. The preservation of requisite energy (保命之主) was a vital factor of longevity to maintain healthy status and the classification of severity of disease. And critical state was an important indicator to control severe illness. Regarding cancer related symptoms in SCM, Janggwol(臟厥), Eumsung-gyeokyang(陰盛隔陽證), Janggyeol(藏結證) of Soeumin symptoms, Hwangdal(黃疸), Haso(下消),Eumheo-oyel(陰虛午熱證), Gochang(臌脹), Tohyul(吐血) of Soyangin's symptoms, Joyeol(燥熱證), Bokchang-bujong(腹脹浮腫) of Taeeumin's symptoms, and Eolgyek(噎膈) of Taeyangin's symptoms couldbe shown the association with cancer. According to the prognosis on disease severity, regimens of dailylife, behavior modifications as well as medications were also emphasized with great importance to controlsevere illness in SCM. These holistic approach for controlling severe illness in SCM could lead to the improvement of treatment outcome.Key Words: Neoplasms, Symptoms, Sasang Constitution, Severe Illness, Critical State.