Abstract

INTERVENTION OF PANCHAKARMA IN ONCOLOGY: A SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION

Sabharwal Pooja*, Gujjarwar Vidula S. and Prakash Chetan

Abstract

The Cancer is such a disease, which is very complicated in nature with complexity at every level at anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology and gene expression. So, treating such disease is a big challenge.[1] Cancer is one of the most dreadful disease of present century. Many efforts have been taken yet but success is still far, that‟s why terror of disease is bigger other than disease. Recent study shows that over seven lakh people died of cancer every year in India and mortality rate is higher in males than females.[2] Integrative Oncology is an emerging field of cancer-care that has been gaining momentum over the past decade and Supported by growing scientific evidence, clinicians are beginning to see benefits of natural approaches to cancer care with regards to improving quality of life, enhancing effectiveness of conventional therapy, as well as attaining and maintaining remission from cancer. Integrated approach of Cancer treatment is highly effective to improve quality of life and survival rate. Ayurvedic treatment with healthy diet, lifestyle modification and mind-body treatment are beneficial for Cancer patients to improve immunity. Rejuvenating treatment and Panchakarma treatment have proved to be effective in preventing recurrence and metastasis. Side effects of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy are remarkably reduced with complimentary Ayurvedic treatment and Using meditation techniques namely Yoga, Pranayam, Sound Therapy, Acupuncture, Acupressure for Healing Stress.

Keywords: Panchakarma, Oncology, Rejuvenation, Toxins, Yoga, Pranayam etc.