Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Breast Cancer


Author: McGee, RW

Affiliation: Fayetteville State University, USA
Conference/Journal: Biomed J Sci & Tech Res
Date published: 2024 Jan 12
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 Volume ID: 54   ,  Issue ID: 3   ,  Pages: 46024-46027   ,  Special Notes: DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2024.54.008566   ,  Word Count: 103  
    Tai chi and qigong are both forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). They have been used for centuries to

treat a wide range of ailments and diseases, mostly in China and a few other Asian countries. They incorporate

meditation, movement and breathing in a way that strengthens the body’s immune system. In recent years, tai

chi and qigong have become more popular in the West and have been increasingly used to treat many health

problems. The present paper reviews some medical studies that have used these techniques to treat breast

cancer survivors.



Keywords: Breast Cancer; Tai Chi; Qigong; Traditional Chinese Medicine; TCM