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Review
. 2025 Jun 15;17(6):105690.
doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v17.i6.105690.

Progress of traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer

Li Mo  1 , Yuan Wang  1 , Xin-Yue Liang  1 , Tao Zou  1 , Yan Chen  2 , Jin-Yu Tan  1 , Jie Wen  3 , Xiao-Hong Jian  4
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Review

Progress of traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer

Li Mo et al. World J Gastrointest Oncol. .

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide, ranking among the highest in both incidence and mortality rates. Traditional Chinese medicine, with a history spanning thousands of years, has demonstrated unique efficacy and advantages in the prevention and treatment of CRC, playing a pivotal role at all levels of China's healthcare system. This article provides a comprehensive analysis and summary of traditional Chinese medicine's contributions to CRC prevention, antitumor therapy, palliative care for advanced tumors, perioperative rehabilitation, and postoperative functional recovery.

Keywords: Acupuncture; Anti-tumor mechanism; Colorectal cancer; Prescriptions; Traditional Chinese medicine.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.

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The role of traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer. TCM: Traditional Chinese medicine; XLJDD: Xianlian Jiedu decoction; PZH: Pien Tze Huang; KJT: Ku-jin tea; YYFZBJS: Yi-Yi-Fu-Zi-Bai-Jiang-San; TXD: TiaochangXiaoliu decoction; LJZD: Liujunzi decoction; DCQ: Dachengqi decoction; DZP: Dahuang Zhechong Pill; XTTF: Xiaotan Tongfu decoction; FZXJJZ: Fuzheng Xiaojijinzhan decoction; XYS: Xiaoyaosan; XCHT: Xiao Chai Hu Tang; SWB: Sanwu Baisan decoction; DFB: Dahuang Fuzi Baijiang decoction; ZJW: Zuojin capsule; MSD: Modified Shenlingbaizhu decoction; BXD: Banxia Xiexin decoction; TXYF: Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang; BZD: Bazhen decoction; ETSJC: Erteno-sanjie capsule; BSJPJDD: Bushen Jianpi - Jiedu decoction; QZD: Qizhen decoction; CWQ: Chang Wei Qing decoction; JSD: Chang Wei Qing decoction; BSS: Baizhu Shaoyao San.
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