Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Advanced Cancer

Advanced cancer is the stage in the life of a cancer patient where modern medicine deems the cancer to be incurable and the focus is more upon palliative treatment of different symptoms such as pain, easy fatigue, loss of weight and appetite, vomiting, weakness, breathlessness, and constipation.  In addition to treating the symptoms, the other focus is on attempting to prevent a further spread of the tumour.

In spite of the advanced stage of the cancer, Ayurvedic herbal treatment can still be instituted to treat the cancer, control its spread, treat all the related symptoms, as well as bring about a remission of the tumour and prolong the life span of the affected individual.  Treatment of the important symptoms as well as life support care is very important in this context, in order to help keep the individual alive till such time as the medicines become visibly effective and the tumour starts regressing.  On a practical level, usually about two months’ time is required for this to happen and it is critical to use all possible means to help keep the patient alive so as to be able to effectively treat the cancer and achieve a long-term success in the treatment of such advanced cancers.

The next focus of importance is to use Ayurvedic medicines in high doses in order to effectively reduce tumour size as rapidly as possible without any serious adverse effects.  This reduces pressure symptoms and other physiological and metabolic dynamics which can increase morbidity and mortality.  It is also equally important to improve the immune status of the affected individual so that the overwhelmed immune system becomes an effective tool in fighting against the cancer.  It is also equally important to treat other symptoms which are serious or troublesome to the patient and which can differ according to the type and location of the cancer.

The effective treatment for advanced cancer may require joint management by a team of specialist doctors, wherein intensive care can be given in the hospital, and additional supportive treatment can be given in the form of Ayurvedic medicines, in order to help bring about a remission and possible cure even in advanced cancer.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Cancer

Cancer is defined as an abnormal growth of cells in any organ or tissue of the body which in the longer run proves to be destructive and life-threatening.  Depending upon which organ or body part are affected and also the type of cell growth in the tumour, cancer is given different names.  Different types of cancers have different growth rates and varying long-term outcomes; with some cancers been highly amenable to treatment while others are notoriously difficult to treat.  The modern management of cancer includes a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and immunotherapy.  Even with the latest advancements in treatment, most cancers still have a grim long-term outlook.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for cancer is aimed at treating the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells, preventing its spread to other parts of the body, as well as treating secondary tumours present in the body.  An important aspect of Ayurvedic treatment is to boost the immune status of the affected individual in order to help the body in its fight against the cancer, as well as to maintain the strength and stamina of the patient.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on uncontrolled division of cells are used in high doses and for prolonged periods in order to treat the cancer and bring about a remission at the earliest.  Other herbal medicines which have a specific action on the affected organ, tissue, or system are also added to the above-mentioned medicines, so that the combination works faster and in a more predictable manner.

Cancer cells spread in the body through the blood circulation as well as the lymphatic circulation, or by a direct physical spread from adjoining organs.  Medicines are also used to prevent the spread of cancer cells and to destroy the cancer cells present in the blood or lymphatic circulation.  In addition, if the affected individual has known secondary tumours, these are also treated specifically with appropriate Ayurvedic herbal medicines.  Immunomodulatory herbal medicines are also used in high doses in order to fortify the fight against the cancer.

Most individuals affected with cancer need aggressive and regular treatment for periods ranging from six to eighteen months.  Ayurvedic treatment can also be given in combination with conventional modern treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can induce a remission in most types of cancer and can definitely increase the lifespan as well as the quality of life of affected individuals.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com