Cancer is a broad collective term which is used for the large number of diseases. It refers to an excessive and uncoordinated growth of abnormal mass of tissue in the body. Other terms used for cancer are neoplasms and tumours.
KEY FACTS:-
1. According to World Health Organization, Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths.
2. The most common cancers are breast, lung, colon, rectum and prostate cancers
➢Fatigue or extreme tiredness, not relieved by rest too.
➢Unexplained sudden Weight loss
➢Eating problems such as not feeling hungry, trouble swallowing, belly pain, or nausea and vomiting
➢Sudden Skin changes such as a lump that bleeds or turns scaly, a new mole or a change in a mole, a sore that does not heal, etc.
➢Swelling or lumps in any part of the body
➢Thickening or lump in the breast or other part of the body
➢Unexplained new Pain, which is not relieved or gets worse.
➢Prolonged Cough or hoarseness
➢Unusual bleeding or bruising
➢Changes in mouth such as sores, bleeding, pain, or numbness.
➢Constipation or diarrhoea, that doesn’t go away
➢Bladder changes such as pain when passing urine, blood in the urine or need to pass urine more or less often
➢Fever or nights sweats
➢Headaches
➢Vision or hearing problems
It has been observed that incidence of cancer increases greatly with age. This may be due to the less effective Cellular repair mechanisms with age.
1. Genetic- only 5-10% cases are genetic.
2. Environmental/External Causes include-
a. Physical carcinogens- UV Radiations and X-Rays;
b. Chemical carcinogens – Asbestos, Tobacco use/Smoke, Alcohol, Aflatoxin (a contaminant of food), and arsenic (a contaminant of drinking water); and
c. Biological carcinogens- Infections from few bacteria, viruses or parasites.
Since the side effects are multifaceted to multiple systems of the body, different Ayurvedic and Panchakarma techniques can be applied both symptomatically and systematically.
Systemic approach- Ayurveda manages every disease on the Prevention (avoidance of the causative factors), Conservative (Oral medication) and Bio purification/ detoxification (Eradication of the toxic or morbid humour).
Symptomatic approach- Each concern can be managed symptomatically with Ayurvedic supplements and Panchakarma therapies.
➢ Rasayana Therapy: popularly known as Rejuvenation Therapy, counter acts the Cancer treatment as to provide rejuvenation to body cells for a better recovery and nourishment. Ayurvedic herbs and formulation available are Yashtimadhu (Glycirrhiza glabra), Jivanti (Leptadenia reticulata), Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum), Pippali (Piper longum
➢ Balya Chikitsa: This therapy helps in strengthening of Muscles and Joints and, relieve patient of pain, Stiffness, inflammation)
➢Jeevaniya Chikitsa: In this process, drugs for improving the vitality restoration of the normal physiology of the body are given.
➢Shothhara Chikitsa: popularly known as Anti-Inflammatory Treatment. This approach is specially used for tumour neoplasms and for different cystic conditions; examples being Kanchanar Guggulu, Trifla Guggulu
➢Ojas Vardhak: For building immunity building for stronger immune response.
➢Satwa Avajaya Chikitsa: popularly known as Psychological Therapy. Since, Cancer doesn’t only affect just physically but mentally too psychology must also be taken care of by means of medicines and Panchakarma therapy.
➢Panchkarma: popularly known as Bio Purification /Detoxification. Panchkarma helps the body to purify and undergo an extensive Detoxification process. It balances the three bodily humors (Vata, Pitta and Kapha). It helps to calm the patient physically and mentally by pouring out all the toxins from the nearest route of the body. The 5 detox procedures which comes under Panchkarma strengthens the Tridanda (Sattva, Atma and Sharira) and nourishes the bodily tissues as well.
➢Rejuvenation of skin collagen skin calls and elasticity.
➢Improve digestion system, relive constipation issue, stop bleeding in motion with Panchkarma basti therapy.
➢Improve sleep, apetite feeling factor of patient
➢Relax Mind and body with a holistic approach.
I visited Srivaidya Panchkarma Ayurveda Hospital. He was there for all investigations and thoroughly discussed all treatment options. My mother had breast cancer surgery and is recovering well.
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