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Subject:

	Cancer, Stomach

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		Ningxia Reflexology Association

Citation:

	Chunying, L., Chunian, G., Qinhua, S., Xiaoju, L., Guoyl, S., Pan, L., Pizheng, X., and Jiming, L., "Reflexology As A Complementary Therapy In The Treatment Of Stomach Cancer." 2002 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing, China Reflexology Association, pages 16-18.

Synopsis:

	36 cases of stomach cancer were divided into 3 groups, 12 cases in each group. Group A was the Conventional Treatment Group carried out by physicians in the hospital. Group B was the Foot Reflexotherapy Group working as a complementary therapy with conventional treatment. Group C incorporated Reflexotherapy of foot, hand, ear, and lower leg as a complementary therapy with conventional treatment.

Conclusion:

	Reflexotherapy has inestimable function of eliminating pain and uncomfortable sensation, relieving side effect of chemotherapy, strengthening immunity, promoting wound healing, recovering physical strength before and after surgery, and during the period of chemotherapy.

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