Abstract
Clinical Evidences from Homoeopathic Palliative Oncology – Highlighting the need for In-Vitro studies.
Authors –
1. Dr. Bindu John Pulparampil 2. Dr. Nisha Paul,
1. PhD Research Scholar, Dept. of Homoeopathy, Vinayaka Missions Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Vinayaka Missions Deemed University, Salem, Tamilnadu
2. Research Supervisor, Dept. of Homoeopathy, Vinayaka Missions Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Vinayaka Missions Deemed University, Salem, Tamilnadu
Name of Department – Dept. of Homoeopathy
Name of Organisation – Vinayaka Missions Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospitals, Vinayaka Missions Deemed University, Salem, Tamilnadu, India
Corresponding Author - Dr. Bindu John Pulparampil, House No. 63, Ganga Nagar, Kamaleswaram, Vallakkadavu PO, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Pin-695008,
Email: bindu.pulparampil@gmail.com, Phone: 9447219966
Abstract
Cancers, the dreadful, mysterious fear evoking disease, since historical times have evaded the medical communities and researchers equally. 21st century saw advances in understanding cancer biology its genetic and epigenetic changes associated with. Different medical systems have their own philosophy and working model and protocols in management of cancer. Homoeopathy in its own domain, has clinically showed effectiveness in disease management, symptom control, pain relief and quality of life improvement in various stages of cancers. Homoeopathic medicines were prescribed as stand-alone or as add on to all the patients. Two different cases of metastatic cancers responded to the homoeopathic intervention with improvement in quality of life, symptom severity and reversal of the course of illness are presented as evidence in this paper. These evidences proved beyond doubt that homeopathy has a role in palliative oncology and to be included in the palliative care strategy, that it will be equally be beneficial to all the palliative patients due to its efficacy, affordability and acceptability.