Can moxibustion after thyroid cancer surgery cause cancer to spread?
Nov 11, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
After thyroid cancer surgery, moxibustion will not cause the cancer to spread. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, thyroid cancer surgery mainly manifests as a depletion of the body's qi, blood, yin, and yang, particularly showing significant deficiency in yang energy. Moxibustion applies thermal stimulation to specific acupoints, reaching deep tissues within the body, thereby warming the meridians, promoting circulation, dispelling wind and cold, and helping eliminate toxins from the body.
Acupuncture with moxibustion after thyroid cancer surgery does not cause cancer to spread. The detailed analysis is as follows:
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, patients who have undergone thyroid cancer surgery mainly exhibit deficiency in qi, blood, yin, and yang, particularly a significant deficiency in yang energy. Moxibustion works by applying gentle heat to stimulate specific acupoints, allowing warmth to penetrate deep into body tissues. This helps to warm the meridians, unblock collaterals, dispel wind and cold, and eliminate toxins from the body. Therefore, properly administered moxibustion will not accelerate the spread of thyroid cancer. However, it is important to receive moxibustion treatment only at the physiotherapy department of a正规 hospital, rather than performing it blindly at home, to avoid potential adverse reactions.
It is recommended that thyroid cancer patients consume nutrient-rich foods high in vitamins after surgery to improve their physical condition and enhance immunity. Additionally, patients should engage in appropriate exercise and physical activity.
