Recovery After Cancer Surgery

During chemotherapy, drug interactions and liver/kidney burden need to be carefully considered. Because herbal medicine and chemotherapy drugs or other medications can interact during metabolism, combining them should never be done on one's own judgment — it must always be discussed with the treating oncologist or oncologic surgeon. All medications and supplements currently being taken must be fully disclosed at the visit for safe combination. In some cases, treatment may focus solely on recovery support while avoiding the chemotherapy cycle period.

Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective

Our clinic operates on the premise that the treating physician holds the primary authority over cancer treatment, limiting our role to recovery support that does not interfere with that treatment. During visits, we check the medications and treatment schedule being taken and design the prescription to avoid conflicts, adjusting dosing times or timing if needed. Safety always comes first.