Successful fertility-sparing surgery and chemotherapy for stage IC3 ovarian cancer with the postoperative use of the traditional Japanese herbal formulation hachimijiogan: A case report

Eiji Nishio, Satoshi Kawai, Eri Akita, Takuma Fujii

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Abstract

Case: A 32-year old, unmarried, nulligravida woman was diagnosed as having ovarian cancer stage IC3. The patient received six cycles of carboplatin and paclitaxel every 4 weeks after surgery. She was given a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist as an ovarian safeguard while receiving treatment with anticancer agents. Outcome: After treatment with the traditional Japanese herbal formulation hachimijiogan and oral contraceptives, the patient spontaneously became pregnant and gave birth to a healthy baby at 40 gestational weeks. Conclusion: A hachimijiogan treatment may be effective for treating decreased ovarian function following chemotherapy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)124-126
Number of pages3
JournalTraditional and Kampo Medicine
Volume4
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10-2017

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Complementary and alternative medicine
  • Pharmacology (medical)

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