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

作者：Mo Li, Yuan Wang, Xinyue Liang, Tao Zou, Yan Chen, Jin-yu Tan, Jie Wen, Xin-chun Jian · 发表于：World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.4251/wjgo.v17.i6.105690 · 被引用次数：8 · 研究领域：Enhanced Recovery After Surgery、Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies、Microbial Metabolism and Applications

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.