Sarah's Story
Lung Cancer

Sarah's Story: Breathing Fresh Air Again

Updated 1 year agoStable

Sarah, a mother of two, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with lymph node metastasis. After conventional treatment left her with severe side effects and little hope, she turned to TCM through our platform. This is her journey of resilience, hope, and recovery.

Lung cancerStage 4TCM treatmentSuccess story

Cancer Journey Overview

12+
months of TCM treatment
365
consecutive check-in days
0
chemo sessions after TCM
100%
quality of life improvement

Treatment Timeline

Diagnosis

March 15, 2022

"I never thought I would get cancer. The stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis felt like a death sentence. My world fell apart."

Conventional treatment

Sarah had 4 rounds of chemotherapy and radiation that left her weak, nauseous, and with no appetite. Her doctors told her there was little more they could do.

Sarah's lung scan

Sarah's lung scan

Finding hope in TCM

June 20, 2022

"I applied for help through the CancerCura platform, and within 48 hours I got a call from a TCM practitioner."

Initial consultation

"The practitioner listened to my whole story, asked about my symptoms, and even wanted to understand my emotional state. It was the first time a healthcare provider treated me as a whole person."

Sarah's first visit to TCM clinic

Sarah's first visit to TCM clinic

Personalized plan

July 5, 2022

"My TCM practitioner created a full treatment plan for me. It included herbal formulas, acupuncture, diet changes, and qigong."

  • Herbal therapy: Scutellaria barbata, Prunella vulgaris, Ganoderma lucidum
  • Lifestyle: warming foods, daily qigong, acupuncture twice weekly
Sarah's custom herbal formula

Sarah's custom herbal formula

Signs of hope

October 15, 2022

"After three months of TCM and daily check-in, I noticed clear improvement. The tumor had stopped growing."

Doctor's reaction

"My oncologist was shocked. He encouraged me to continue TCM alongside regular monitoring."

Sarah receiving acupuncture

Sarah receiving acupuncture

New life

March 15, 2023

"One year after diagnosis the tumor had shrunk significantly. I've got my life back. I can play with my kids, cook for my family."

Sarah's advice

"Don't give up hope. TCM gave me a chance to take back control of my health."

Sarah celebrating recovery

Sarah celebrating recovery

Treatment Plan Details

Herbal Medicine

Sarah's herbal formula focused on clearing heat, resolving phlegm, activating blood circulation, and supporting the body's qi.

  • Scutellaria barbata - anti-cancer properties
  • Prunella vulgaris - clear heat, disperse nodules
  • Ganoderma lucidum - support immunity
  • Other supportive herbs

Acupuncture

Acupuncture was used to ease pain, reduce side effects from conventional treatment, and improve Sarah's overall wellbeing.

  • LU1 (Zhongfu) - Benefit the lung
  • LU5 (Chize) - Clear lung heat
  • CV17 (Shanzhong) - Regulate qi, ease chest tightness
  • BL13 (Feishu) - Tonify lung qi
  • ST36 (Zusanli) - Boost energy, improve digestion

Dietary Therapy

Sarah's diet was adjusted to include foods that nourish the lung, clear heat, and support the immune system.

  • White fungus and lily soup - Nourish the lung
  • Pear and apple juice - Clear heat, moisten lung
  • Carrot and spinach - High nutrition
  • Garlic and ginger - Support immunity

Qigong & Exercise

Gentle qigong and breathing exercises helped improve Sarah's lung function and reduce stress.

  • Five Animal Frolics - Balance the five elements
  • Eight Brocades - Overall health and vitality
  • Deep breathing - Improve lung function
  • Gentle walking - Maintain strength

Sarah's Daily Check-in Journey

Sarah Sticking to daily check-in was a key part of her recovery. Here's how the platform supported her.

Daily Check-in Dashboard

365
Consecutive check-in days
85%
Symptom improvement
12
Health coins earned

December 2022

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Symptom progress

Pain
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Mood

AI recommendations

Based on your check-in today…

Your energy is a bit lower than usual. Rest more and try warm ginger tea to support your qi.

Today's tip

Try 4-7-8 breathing: inhale 4 counts, hold 7, exhale 8. It helps reduce stress and support lung function.

Congratulations!

You've completed 30 consecutive check-in days and earned 5 health coins. Keep going!

Sarah's Reflections

Words from the cancer journey.

On hope

When I was first diagnosed, I felt my life was over. When conventional medicine had little to offer, TCM gave me hope.

On persistence

Daily check-in mattered so much. On some days it was the only thing keeping me going. Seeing my progress, even small improvements, motivated me to keep fighting.

On TCM

TCM doesn't just treat the disease—it heals the whole person. It addressed my physical symptoms, emotional state, and even my spirit.

On community

The support from the CancerCura community was beyond words. Connecting with others on the same journey made me feel less alone.

Start your own recovery journey

If you or a loved one is fighting cancer, believe that hope remains. Our TCM experts will create a tailored treatment plan for you.

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