Cancer is a multifaceted disease involving a number of key hallmark characteristics. Cancer cells grow out of control, escape the immune response and normal cell death, induce their own blood supply, and are able to metastasise to distant locations of the body. These hallmark features provide a foundational understanding of cancer cells’ biological behaviour.
Cancer growth is influenced by numerous factors, such as the tumour’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 side effects impact normal functioning and the patient’s ability to tolerate these treatments. Ayurveda offers a promising and comprehensive approach for cancer that targets the body’s natural healing potential, instead of the disease itself.
Ayurveda defines cancer as Arbuda, which is closely related to solid tumors. Arbuda is regarded as a huge, hard, immobile, and increasing lesion due to an imbalance in all three Doshas, but primarily Vata and Kapha, and Mamsa (muscle tissue) and Rakta (blood). It results in the growth of abnormal tissue and obstruction of body channels.
While classical Ayurveda texts do not directly address non-solid tumours such as leukaemias or lymphomas, several conditions can be reinterpreted to align with these clinical presentations, such as Halimaka (similar to liver or blood cancer), Raktapitta (similar to acute leukaemia), and Gulma (resembling lymphomas).
Ayurveda views such diseases as arising from disturbed Doshas, blocked channels (Srotas), and damaged tissues (Dhatus), rather than just structural changes. It also emphasises the role of poor digestion (Agni), systemic imbalances, and inflammation.
This perspective is particularly relevant today as modern oncology increasingly recognises the role of inflammation, immune dysregulation, and metabolic disruption in cancer biology.
This convergence/integration presents an opportunity to integrate classical Ayurveda insights with contemporary approaches for a more comprehensive and individualised model of cancer care across prevention, treatment, and survivorship.
As a leader in Ayurveda treatment for cancer, AyurVAID’s Integrative Cancer Care (ICC) combines Ayurveda therapies with conventional management to promote functional health, side-effect management, and long-term survivorship. It includes specialised care for 3rd-stage cancer treatment and 4th-stage cancer treatment.
Regular follow-ups and updates are shared with the primary oncology team.
Primary Risk Prevention
Identify and treat key risk factors such as inflammation, metabolic disturbances, hormone imbalance, and toxin accumulation.
Early intervention in high-risk groups such as:
Secondary Prevention
Adjuvant Care
Tertiary Prevention
Survivorship: For patients in remission or who are fully cured
Palliative Care:
End-of-Life Care
Major Cancers Covered
1. Chronic Inflammation and Tumour Microenvironment
Chronic inflammation, metabolic disturbances, and environmental factors create a tumour-friendly environment by disrupting the immune system.
According to Ayurveda, chronic inflammation is associated with Ama (toxins) accumulation, Dosha imbalances, and Srotoavarodha (channel blockages). Vata imbalance promotes metastasis, Pitta drives inflammation and oxidative stress, while Kapha promotes fluid retention and excessive cell proliferation, fostering tumour progression.
AyurVAID’s Precision Treatment Protocol
Ayurveda for cancer management plays a crucial role at the cellular level by addressing its hallmarks and enablers, such as immune evasion, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction.
Amapachanam: Reduces systemic inflammation by eliminating metabolic toxins
Agnideepanam: Enhances digestion and metabolism, optimising nutrient absorption
Srotas Shodhanam: Detoxifies body channels, improving circulation and oxygenation
Rasayana Therapy: To enhance immunity & tissue strength
2. Nutrition & Metabolic Imbalances
Cancer and its therapies disrupt the body’s metabolic balance, leading to overnutrition or undernutrition, which impacts patient outcomes. Poor dietary intake, inflammation, metabolic imbalances, and hormonal changes contribute to weight fluctuations, loss of muscle mass, immune dysfunction, and disease progression.
In Ayurveda, Agni Dushti (impaired digestion) produces Ama (toxins) that get accumulated in the body, creating a toxic environment conducive to cancer cell growth and spread. Further, it also compromises the immunity of cancer-afflicted patients.
AyurVAID’s Precision Treatment Protocol
Addresses undernutrition and overnutrition
Our personalised dietetics, Amapachana protocols, and gut-centric therapies support metabolic flexibility and enhance treatment responsiveness. Better gut health can positively impact the immune system and reduce systemic inflammation and tumour growth.
Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals’ Ayurveda cancer treatment center successfully integrated Ayurveda in the supportive care of a 57-year-old female patient with Carcinoma Oesophagus (Grade 2 Squamous Cell Carcinoma), undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Patients expressed high satisfaction with their Psoriasis treatment, highlighting significant improvements in their conditions.
Case 1:
Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals' Ayurveda cancer treatment center successfully integrated Ayurveda in the supportive care of a 57-year-old female patient with Carcinoma Oesophagus (Grade 2 Squamous Cell Carcinoma), undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
“I had been suffering from severe shoulder pain since my stroke in 2019, with pain levels reaching up to 100%. After just 20 days of Ayurveda treatment at AyurVAID, the pain came down to 20%. I never knew about this treatment before, but now I’ve truly experienced its benefits. I would definitely recommend Ayurveda to anyone in a similar situation.”
Mr. JCZ
“After my aneurysm, I was completely dependent — I couldn’t walk or move my right side. In the US, therapy was limited. But at AyurVAID, with their integrated approach and intensive therapy — twice-daily physio, Ayurveda sessions, and speech therapy — I can now walk alone, move my right hand almost fully, and live independently. This place gave me back my life.”
Mr. N
As we work hard to improve our services, your feedback is important to us. Please take a moment to help us serve you better.
The information provided in this blog is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, Ayurvedic practitioner, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
Subscribe to our hospital newsletter for the latest health tips, updates on services, patient stories, and community events. Sign up today and stay informed!
Bengaluru – Domlur Bengaluru – Aster CMI, Hebbal Bengaluru – HRBR Layout Bengaluru – Sri Shankara, Basavangudi Bengaluru – Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru – ArekereDelhi – New DelhiKochi – Kadavanthara Uttarakhand-Kalmatia, AlmoraChennai – Greams Road Chennai – Vanagaram Chennai – Kotturpuram Hyderabad – Somajiguda
Ayurveda Parasurgery Autoimmune Disorders Blood Disorders Cardiology Dermatology Endocrinology Ear-Nose Throat-Mouth Elder-Care Gastrointestinal Gynaecology Integrative Oncology Infectious-Diseases Liver-Hepato-Biliary-Care Mental Health and De-addiction Male-Reproductive-Disorders Nephrology Neurological-Disorders Orthopaedic Disorders Ophthalmology Obstetrics-Integrative Preventive-Health-Wellbeing Pulmonology Pediatric-Development-Disorder Sleep-Disorders
Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cancellation and Refund Policy
©2025 Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals. All rights reserved.
Popular Searches: DiseasesTreatmentsDoctorsHospitalsWhole person careRefer a patientInsurance