The effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine in treating cancer related anemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
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- #Cancer-Related Anemia
- #Meta-Analysis
- #Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for cancer-related anemia (CRA).
- 58 studies with 4,308 patients show TCM improves hemoglobin, clinical efficacy, KPS score, and immune function.
- TCM significantly enhances TCM syndrome efficacy, reduces syndrome scores, and increases red blood cell counts.
- Funnel plot analysis indicates low publication bias, supporting the reliability of the findings.
- Conclusion: TCM effectively treats CRA, improves quality of life, and enhances immune function.