BEIJING -- The Chinese hospital treating imprisoned Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo says it has suspended use of cancer-fighting drugs so as not to overwhelm his weakened liver.
In an undated statement that appeared on the hospital's website Friday, the First Hospital of China Medical University said a medical team decided to stop use of an inhibitor drug for advanced liver cancer in light of Mr Liu's deteriorating liver functions. It said the use of a traditional Chinese medicine anti-tumour treatment was also suspended.
The statement says the medical team has added low-molecular heparin to treat venous thrombosis developing in Mr Liu's left leg.
Mr Liu was diagnosed in May while serving an 11-year sentence for inciting subversion by advocating sweeping political reforms. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010.