Her mother was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the right lung in early June 2011 and underwent thoracoscopic surgery in late July of that year, after which she recovered relatively well. However, one month ago, she developed a red rash and blisters in her right armpit, which later developed into her forehead, back and arms, and started to have fever and pain. The doctor broke the herpes on her body and applied medicine, and then administered azithromycin, etc. The fever was much better, but her ribs still hurt and she needed to take oral tramadol every day. The doctor said that the pain could last for 4-6 months or even longer. We are very distressed to see my mother in pain. What can I do to reduce her pain? In particular, what do I need to pay attention to in my daily life? Answer: Prof. Lin Lizhu, Director of the Oncology Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Director of the Oncology Committee of the Guangdong Association of Integrative Medicine Herpes zoster can be seen in all seasons, often after a low immune system, and can occur anywhere on the body. Patients with lung cancer may have lower immunity after surgery, chemotherapy, molecular targeted drugs, etc., and are more likely to develop herpes zoster than normal people, but it is also necessary to identify whether this pain is caused by tumor metastasis. The neuralgia caused by this disease brings great trouble to patients and is really tricky to treat, but there are still ways to treat it with reasonable use of Chinese and Western medicine. In terms of western medicine, it is possible to use acyclovir antiviral drugs, tramadol and other drugs for pain treatment. If the pain control is not satisfactory, you can consider using higher level painkillers, such as oxycodone extended release tablets. However, it is recommended that you should help the elderly to choose the appropriate medication under the guidance of the doctor. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, the deficiency of positive energy and low organ function in tumor patients are the internal causes of the development of herpes zoster. After the diagnosis of tumor, the patient will suffer from physiological effects as well as psychological stress, which may lead to emotional depression and liver qi stagnation. On the other hand, patients with malignant tumors are injured by surgery, and their vital energy is weakened, while chemotherapy drugs may damage the normal functions of the body while killing tumor cells, especially after repeated chemotherapy. Clinically, according to the patient’s disease, the combination of Chinese herbal medicines to clear heat and detoxify, nourish Yin and cool blood, and promote the circulation and relieve pain can also help control the disease. The use of herbal medicines is generally flexible according to the severity and duration of the disease, and can be taken internally or externally. It is worth mentioning that acupuncture, especially fire acupuncture, can have a very good pain relief effect in the treatment of herpes zoster, but the key is to use it early and well. In addition, poor nutrition and poor physical condition can also aggravate the pain. Because tumor consumes a lot on the organism, poor nutrition and poor constitution will easily lead to the decrease of immunity and the ability to resist the pain. To enhance the nutritional treatment, we can improve the overall health and facilitate the recovery. In order to prevent and treat herpes zoster, it is necessary to avoid overexertion in daily life, to strengthen exercise, to maintain a relaxed mood, and to pay attention to a balanced nutrition in the diet.