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An exclusive report on July 2, 2024, at 9:58 p.m. - Central Health Insurance Administration South Regional Business Unit Director Lin Chun-mei stated that to enhance the quality of life and medical care for cancer patients, the 'Health Insurance Traditional Chinese Medicine Enhanced Care Integration Program for Cancer Patients' has been launched. Certified traditional Chinese medicine practitioners personalize the adjustment of patients' constitutions to alleviate common post-treatment symptoms like gastrointestinal discomfort, dizziness, hair loss, and during treatment symptoms such as mouth sores, mouth ulcers, constipation, diarrhea, and difficulty opening the mouth to minimize disruptions, assist Western medical treatments' continuity and physical recovery, and maximize effectiveness. Additionally, for late-stage patients facing symptoms like weight loss, loss of appetite, and spiritual lethargy, as well as cancer-related pain, traditional Chinese medicine methods can effectively alleviate discomfort. Director Lin Chun-mei emphasized that during 112 years, the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan area's integrated traditional Chinese medicine care for cancer patients benefited over 30,000 individuals, with health insurance investing over 52.38 million and thanked the dedication of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in treating cancer patients, alleviating post-treatment discomfort, boosting immunity, ensuring maximal effectiveness, and providing comprehensive care for their physical and mental health. For further information and related needs, individuals can use the Health Insurance Express APP to locate healthcare providers offering the 'Enhanced Care Integration Program for Cancer Patients Using Traditional Chinese Medicine' near their homes, as health insurance and traditional Chinese medicine work together to safeguard cancer patients.
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