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World J Hepatol. Nov 27, 2018; 10(11): 799-806
Published online Nov 27, 2018. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v10.i11.799
Role of traditional Chinese medicine in the management of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Sheng-Yan Xi, Gerald Yosel Minuk
Sheng-Yan Xi, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College of Xiamen University, Cancer Research Center of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian Province, China
Gerald Yosel Minuk, Section of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P4, Canada
Author contributions: Xi SY wrote the paper; Minuk GY gave guidance and critically revised the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interests.
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Correspondence to: Gerald Yosel Minuk, MD, Professor, Head, Section of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, 715 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P4, Canada. gerald.minuk@umanitoba.ca
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Received: May 8, 2018
Peer-review started: May 8, 2018
First decision: June 5, 2018
Revised: September 13, 2018
Accepted: October 11, 2018
Article in press: October 12, 2018
Published online: November 27, 2018
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Core Tip

Core tip: Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs) are commonly employed by patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This review identifies which herbal concoctions are most frequently recommended by TCM authorities. TCMs serve to correct internal imbalances that contribute to HCC. TCMs favorably alter HCC cell biology.