Neuroblastoma is a tumor originating from nerve cells and is most often seen in children aged 5 or less. This tumor is most commonly seen in the adrenal glands; however, it may also arise from groups of nerve cells in the abdomen, chest, neck and pelvis. Symptoms of neuroblastoma usually relate to the tumor size and its pressure symptoms on the surrounding areas, spinal chord compression and tumor secretions. A family history of this condition is a strong risk factor for small children. The modern management of neuroblastoma is with a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy; however, conventional treatment is not always successful in treating this tumor.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for neuroblastoma aims at treating the main tumor as well as pressure symptoms caused by it. The spread of this tumor to other parts of the body also need to be treated; in addition, treatment also needs to be given to prevent recurrence of the condition. Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used to destroy the cancerous nerve cells in the Neuroblastoma. Herbal medicines acting on the blood as well as an lymph tissue are used in order to destroy the neuroblastoma cells present in the circulation. This treatment not only destroys the primary tumor but also prevents spread to other parts of the body.
The cancer cells which are destroyed are flushed out of the body with the help of herbal medicines through the gastrointestinal system as well as to the kidneys. In addition, herbal medicines are given to boost the immune status of the affected patient, so that the body becomes healthy, and full of vigor and vitality. Immunomodulatory treatment also helps to normalize the function of the nervous system as well as all the different body systems is.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of neuroblastoma.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com
