It is believed in Chinese medicine that "heart governs minds"

and minds guide emotional activities.Emotional disorders are always related to the heart

sometimes the liver. The main problem is always the unclear mind in heart. If the mind in heart is unclear

the body resistance to the environment will diminish

thus prone to emotional disorders

which can transfer directly into Zang and Fu-organs

or result in Qi and blood disorders

which can also damage the functions of Zang and Fu-organs

leading to Qi stagnation

blood stasis and phlegm obstruction

the basis of tumorigenesis

increasing the susceptibility to malignant tumors. Modern medical research also shows that emotional disorders could affect DNA repair

immune function

tumor angiogenesis

thereby promoting the occurrence and development of malignant tumors. In clinical practice

physicians should pay attention to the regulation

maintenance and tranquilization of heart

so as to effectively prevent and treat malignant tumors. "Treatment from heart"can provide a new treatment strategy for the prevention and treatment of malignant tumors in Chinese medicine.