Advantage Analysis of Qilian Fuzheng Capsule in Maintenance Treatment of Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer / 中国中医药信息杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To observe the effect and analyze the advantage of Qilian Fuzheng capsule in maintenance treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Methods The advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients were randomly divided into observation group and control group, 32 cases in each group. The control group was given the best supportive care, and the observation group was given Qilian Fuzheng capsule 4 capsules three times daily additionally. The tumor control rate, quality of life, PFS and OS of the two groups were compared by follow-up. Results Qilian Fuzheng capsule maintenance treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer improved the quality of life. PFS of observation group and control group was 5.4 months and 4.1 months, respectively (P0.05). The tumor control rate of observation group was 77.42% (24/31), control group was 60.00% (18/30), with no significant difference (P>0.05). Conclusion Qilian Fuzheng capsule is a feasible application in maintenance treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer.