Developments in cancer prevention and treatment using traditional Chinese medicine

2011, Volume 5, Issue 2

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Frontiers of Medicine >> 2011, Volume 5, Issue 2 doi: 10.1007/s11684-011-0137-7

Developments in cancer prevention and treatment using traditional Chinese medicine

Department of Oncology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China

Available online: 2011-06-05

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Through the joint efforts of several generations of practitioners in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and integrated medicine of oncology, we have made some achievements in cancer treatment using TCM in over 50 years, including treatment concepts, methods, and basic and clinical research. Currently, TCM plays an indispensable role in cancer prevention and treatment. However, we also clearly recognize that there are some issues that have yet to be resolved. In the future, cancer treated with TCM will face unprecedented opportunities and challenges. This article reviews the developments of TCM in the treatment of cancer.

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traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) ; cancer

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