Byeon H. Enhancing recovery in non-small cell lung cancer patients through mindfulness training and Jinshui Liujun decoction supplementation. World J Psychiatry 2025; 15(3): 101876 [DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i3.101876]
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Haewon Byeon, Associate Professor, PhD, Workcare Digital Health Lab, Department of Convergence, Korea University of Technology and Education, No. 1600 Chungjeol-ro, Cheonan 31253, South Korea. bhwpuma@naver.com
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World J Psychiatry. Mar 19, 2025; 15(3): 101876 Published online Mar 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i3.101876
Enhancing recovery in non-small cell lung cancer patients through mindfulness training and Jinshui Liujun decoction supplementation
Haewon Byeon
Haewon Byeon, Workcare Digital Health Lab, Department of Convergence, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan 31253, South Korea
Author contributions: Byeon H contributed to this paper by designing the study, developing the methodology, interpreting the data, and assisting with writing the article.
Supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea funded by the Ministry of Education, No. RS-2023-00237287.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author reports no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Haewon Byeon, Associate Professor, PhD, Workcare Digital Health Lab, Department of Convergence, Korea University of Technology and Education, No. 1600 Chungjeol-ro, Cheonan 31253, South Korea. bhwpuma@naver.com
Received: September 29, 2024 Revised: January 3, 2025 Accepted: January 11, 2025 Published online: March 19, 2025 Processing time: 149 Days and 17.7 Hours
Abstract
This article delves into the research conducted by Liu DW et al on the integration of mindfulness-based stress reduction training (MSRT) and flavored Jinshui Liujun decoction (FJLD) with conventional chemotherapy (CC) in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. The study investigates the impact of this combined approach on immune function and emotional well-being of non-small cell lung cancer patients. Patients were divided into a control group (CG) receiving CC alone and a treatment group (TG) receiving MSRT + FJLD alongside CC. The primary outcomes were progression-free survival and overall survival, with secondary outcomes including Karnofsky performance status scores, clinical efficacy, immune function markers, and emotional state assessments. The findings underscore significant improvements in median progression-free survival (20.50 months in TG vs 13.10 months in CG, P < 0.05), Karnofsky performance status scores (60 in TG vs 50 in CG, P < 0.05), and immune cell ratios, along with reductions in negative emotions (self-rating anxiety scale and self-rating depression scale scores significantly lower in TG, P < 0.05) among patients receiving MSRT + FJLD in conjunction with CC. This article highlights the potential of combining traditional Chinese medicine and modern psychological interventions to enhance the efficacy of conventional cancer treatments and improve patient outcomes.
Core Tip: This article accentuates the pivotal role of integrating mindfulness-based stress reduction training with flavored Jinshui Liujun decoction alongside conventional chemotherapy in treating non-small cell lung cancer. The study by Liu DW et al demonstrates that this combined treatment significantly enhances immune function, alleviates negative emotions, and improves overall patient outcomes, suggesting a promising adjunctive therapy for non-small cell lung cancer management.
