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Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine ›› 2012, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (03): 299-307.DOI: 10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60029-1

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Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine injection in treatment of primary liver cancer:a review

Mouduo Li, Cuixia Qiao, Liping Qin, Junyong Zhang, Changquan Ling   

  1. Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China; Graduate School of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; E-Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine of universities in Shanghai, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
  • Accepted:2012-09-15 Online:2012-09-15 Published:2012-09-15

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Abstract: OBJECTIVE:To investigate the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine Injections(TCMIs) for treatment of primary liver cancer(PLC).METHODS:A literature review was conducted using PubMed/Medline,Cochrane Library Controlled Clinical Trials Database,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),China Scientific Journal Database(CSJD) and China Biology Medicine(CBM).Online websites including journal websites and databases of ongoing trials,as well as some Traditional Chinese Medicine journals that are not indexed in the electronic databases were also searched.RESULTS:The literature review showed that TCMIs as adjunctive medication for the treatment of PLC could regulate patient immunity,reduce bone marrow suppression,relieve clinical symptoms,and improve quality of life,as well as control disease progression and prolong survival time.CONCLUSION:Within the limitations of this review,we conclude that application of TCMIs as adjunctive medication may provide benefits for patients with PLC.Further large,high-quality trials are warranted.

Key words: Traditional Chinese Medicine injection, Carcinoma, Hepatocellular

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Mouduo Li, Cuixia Qiao, Liping Qin, Junyong Zhang, Changquan Ling. Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine injection in treatment of primary liver cancer:a review[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2012, 32(03): 299-307.