ZHOU A-gao, LI Yan. A Meta Analysis of Chinese Medicine’Effect on the Life Quality of Breast Cancer Patients[J]. Chinese journal of experimental traditional medical formulae, 2012, 18(5): 220-222.
ZHOU A-gao, LI Yan. A Meta Analysis of Chinese Medicine’Effect on the Life Quality of Breast Cancer Patients[J]. Chinese journal of experimental traditional medical formulae, 2012, 18(5): 220-222.DOI:
Objective: Evaluation of Chinese medicine efficacy on breast cancer. Method: Relevant literatures were reviewed via database and assessed via randomized controlled trial (RCT) scale.All reviewed literatures were assessed via Jadad quality scale.Data statistical analyses were performed by Rev Man 4.1 software. Result: A total of 4 randomized controlled trials literature with a total of 839 patients met the inclusion criteria was analyzed. Quality of life improvement rate was showed as fellow: heterogeneity test P=0.80
combined effect size OR=3.06
95% CI (2.18
4.30); combined effect of the amount of the test Z=6.49
P<0.000 01
Chinese medicine combined with chemotherapy have an advantage over chemotherapy in the improvement of quality of life. Conclusion: Traditional Chinese medicine can significantly improve the quality of life of Breast Cancer patients.