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The aim is to explore the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in lung cancer treatment, focusing on its mechanisms and clinical efficacy.

April 22, 2026Precision Medical SciencesOpen Access

Traditional Chinese Medicine for lung cancer: Mechanisms, clinical evidence, and future perspectives

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ZCZhangdeng ChenHenan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 鲍鲍柳君Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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This comprehensive review examines the mechanisms and clinical effectiveness of TCM in lung cancer, indicating its potential as a complementary therapy.

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The aim is to explore the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in lung cancer treatment, focusing on its mechanisms and clinical efficacy.
Reviewed preclinical and clinical evidence from various studies including randomized trials and meta-analyses.
Analyzed TCM mechanisms like apoptosis, angiogenesis inhibition, and immune modulation.
Discussed challenges to TCM integration in lung cancer care.
TCM treatments improve overall survival, reduce chemotherapy toxicity, and enhance quality of life.
Preclinical studies reveal multi-target effects of TCM modalities on cancer cells.
Synergistic potential observed with immune checkpoint inhibitors and extended disease-free survival post-surgery.

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e865476e0dea528dde9d6e https://doi.org/10.1002/prm2.70032

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This comprehensive review examines the mechanisms and clinical effectiveness of TCM in lung cancer, indicating its potential as a complementary therapy.

Traditional Chinese Medicine for lung cancer: Mechanisms, clinical evidence, and future perspectives

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Traditional Chinese Medicine for lung cancer: Mechanisms, clinical evidence, and future perspectives

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