Ayurveda Cancer Treatment

Integrative Cancer Care (ICC) at Apollo AyurVAID combines evidence-based Precision Ayurveda with modern cancer care to enhance healing, improve quality of life, and support recovery.

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Overview

Cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease that affects millions worldwide. Cancer growth is influenced by numerous factors, such as the tumor’s blood supply, the presence of hormones or growth factors, chronic inflammation, metabolic imbalances, immune system disturbances, and toxins, all of which create a microenvironment conducive to tumour growth.

Cancer treatment isn’t just about fighting the disease but supporting the patient’s overall well-being. While surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation form the primary modalities of treatment, they often end up producing drastic side effects such as fatigue, nausea, neuropathy, mucositis, burning sensations of the skin, and immune suppression. These, in turn, affect functioning and impair the patient’s ability to tolerate these treatments.

Why is Integrative Cancer Care important?

AyurVAID’s Integrative Cancer Care combines Ayurveda therapies with conventional management to promote functional health, side-effect management, and long-term survivorship.

It complements conventional cancer treatment with oncology nutrition, a diet plan for cancer patients, treatment protocols to fight the tumour microenvironment, and survival with strength.

Whether you’re at risk for developing cancer, newly diagnosed, midway through chemo, or facing the effects of chemotherapy post-treatment, integrative oncology has something real to offer.

Ayurveda scope

Why Opt For AyurVAID’s Multidisciplinary Cancer Care?

Non-Conflicting

Complementary Care

Regular Monitoring and Updates

Non-Conflicting

Complementary Care

Regular Monitoring and Updates

Ayurveda’s key focus areas cover end to end cancer management.

The Scope of AyurVAID’s Integrative Cancer Care

Primary Risk Prevention:

Identify and address key risk factors like inflammation, metabolic imbalances, hormone dysregulation, and toxin build-up

Early intervention in high-risk groups such as:

Individuals with a family history of cancer, especially first-degree relatives
Women with early menarche or late menopause (linked to breast and ovarian cancers)
Individuals with genetic predispositions (e.g., BRCA mutations)
Individuals with obesity, diabetes, or autoimmune conditions
Individuals with long-term exposure to carcinogens such as smoking, alcohol, radiation, etc

Secondary Prevention:

Managing pre-malignant and early-stage lesions conservatively
Managing comorbidities that may contribute to cancer progression

Adjuvant Care:

Reducing cancer treatment side effects such as fatigue, neuropathy, pain, and mucositis
Improving tolerance to chemotherapy and radiation
Enhancing immune response to reduce infection risk

Tertiary Prevention:

Addressing residual side effects such as fatigue and sleep disturbances
Managing comorbidities associated with weight, impaired sugar control, heart health, and improving overall quality of life
Managing functional challenges associated with different types of cancer such as pulmonary rehabilitation and musculoskeletal impairments

Survivorship:

For patients in remission or who are fully cured

Integrative Cancer Care emphasises functional recovery, prevention of relapse by addressing risk factors, and long-term well-being through dietary, lifestyle, and psychological support
Managing late-stage treatment effects like lymphedema, bone loss, and hormonal imbalances

Palliative Care:

Pain and symptomatic relief
Psychosocial support for patients and families

End-of-Life Care:

Ensuring maximum quality of life in the final stages
Prioritising symptom management and emotional well-being for both patients and caregivers

AyurVAID’s 4-Step Approach for Integrated Cancer Care

Comprehensive Disease Evaluation
A thorough assessment of the patient’s health status, medical history, genetic predispositions (e.g., Lynch syndrome, BRCA1/2 mutations), tumor characteristics, severity, and comorbidities ensures a personalised treatment plan tailored to their unique needs.
Ayurveda Diagnosis & Assessment
Ayurveda provides a deep understanding of cancer by identifying underlying causative factors (Nidana Panchaka) and disease pathways (Samprapti) through classical diagnostic methods:
- Ashta Sthana Pariksha (8-fold examination)
- Dasha Vidha Pariksha (10-fold examination)
- Srota Pariksha (Assessment of body channels)
Patient-Oriented Goal Setting
Collaborating with patients and oncologists to define clear health goals, expected outcomes, and personalised strategies fosters active participation, ensuring a well-coordinated approach to treatment and recovery.
Personalised
Integrative Cancer Care translates these goals into a customised, evidence-based treatment protocol, addressing the patient at a whole-person level, considering physical, mental, and emotional health.

AyurVAID’s Integrative Cancer Care offers compassionate, whole person care that addresses physical needs and offers emotional and psychological relief, helping patients and their families feel more empowered.

Ayurveda-Based Integrative Care for Carcinoma Esophagus: A Case Study

Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals successfully integrated Ayurveda in the supportive care of a 57-year-old female patient with Carcinoma Esophagus (Grade 2 Squamous Cell Carcinoma), undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Treatment Outcomes

Parameter	Before Treatment	During Treatment	After Treatment	1 Week Post-Discharge
Abdominal Pain (VAS 0-10)	On and off	On and off	Absent	Absent
Dysphagia	Severe	Severe	Improved	Improved
Fatigue	High	Moderate	Low	Low
Appetite	Irregular	Moderate	Moderate	Improving
Weight (kg)	40.9	39.5	35	37
WBC Count	3800	5700	11,500	Stable
Sleep Quality	Poor	Fair	Good	Good

Scientific Evidence

Key Studies Supporting Ayurveda Oncology Care

Bendale, Y et al. (2024). Exploring the potential of Ayurveda for developing an evidence-based integrative model of cancer care in elderly patients. Journal of Clinical Oncology. This study showed that Ayurveda therapy improved health-related Quality of life, performance status, anxiety, and depression.
Buch, Z. (2024). Classical Ayurveda management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A case report. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. This study showed significant improvements in symptoms and quality of life parameters following Ayurveda intervention.

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References

1. Bendale, Y et al. (2024). Exploring the potential of the traditional Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda, for developing an evidence-based integrative model of cancer care in elderly patients with cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology.

2. Zankhana Buch (2024). Classical ayurveda management of TCH (taxane, carboplatin, and herceptin) based chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy – A case report. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine.

3. Singh, R. (2002). An assessment of the ayurvedic concept of cancer and a new paradigm of anticancer treatment in Ayurveda. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 8(5), 609–614.

4. Zankhana. M. Buch M.D (2014). Role of Ayurveda in Integrated Cancer Rehabilitation: AyurVAID’s Integrated Cancer Rehabilitation Program (ICRP) – A Role Model (Kayachikitsa), International Ayurvedic Medical Journal.

5. Joffe L, Ladas EJ. Nutrition during childhood cancer treatment: current understanding and a path for future research. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2020 Jun;4(6):465-475.

6. Integrative Pathways to Wellness.

7. JAIMS article view.

8. Exploring the Impact of Ayurvedic Treatments on Cancer Therapy – ResearchGate.

9. Europe PMC article – PMC10307688.

10. Europe PMC article – MED/36529638.