The Influence of Jianpi Yishen Fang Combined with Megestrol on FAACT of 30 Patients with Digestive Tumor Cachexia

OBJECTIVE To observe the influence of Jianpi Yishen Fang combined with megestrol on FAACT of anorexic cachexia syndrome of 30 patients with digestive tumor cachexia and to ensure the clinical value of this formula in the treatment of cancer cachexia.METHODS Randome control method was adopted to divide 60 patients with digestive tumor cachexia into two groups,in which 30 cases were in treatment group(Jianpi Yishen Fang combined with megestrol group) and 30 cases were in control group(single megestrol group).FAACT scores of two groups were observed respectively before and after treatment.RESULTS After treatment,the total FAACT score of treatment group improved obviously and the total score of control group was also enhanced.In comparison to both groups after treatment,there was statistical significance(P0.05).CONCLUSION Jianpi Yishen Fang combined with megestrol can increase the appetite of patients with digestive tumor cachexia syndrome,strengthen their physical force,and improve anorexic cachexia syndrome as well as life quality,suggesting a certain clinical value for patients with cancer cachexia to add the treatment of Chinese medicine.