Professor Shen Shuwen’s Insights into the Treatment of Precancerous Lesions of Gastric Cancer based on the Differentiation of “Deficiency, Toxin, Stasis and Depression”

Abstract

This summary highlights Professor Shen Shuwen’s clinical expertise in treating precancerous lesions of gastric cancer based on the principles of “deficiency, toxin, stasis, and depression.” It is proposed that the core pathogenesis of precancerous lesions lies in a dual deficiency of Qi and Yin, coupled with the obstruction of toxins and stasis. The disease is characterized by the coexistence of root deficiency and branch excess, where the root deficiency primarily involves the spleen and stomach’s Qi and Yin, while the branch excess manifests in Qi stagnation, phlegm-dampness, blood stasis, and toxic pathogens. Treatment emphasizes syndrome differentiation and approaches like strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach, detoxifying and resolving stasis, as well as invigorating Qi and nourishing Yin. Additionally, great importance is given to psychological and emotional regulation, leading to significant outcomes in preventing cancer progression.