Ayurved has its own Terminology, classification & most importantly treatments for CANCER. Many classical texts have described Cancer, it’s causes, symptoms, types & of course TREATMENTS. In Ayurved, there is a complete line of treatment for Cancer including internal administration of medicines as well as external applications. Not only that surgery has been described in texts indicating that it was a fully developed discipline. Different classical texts have used a wide range of terms in their nomenclature while describing cancer. ARBUDA is the most common word used for cancer, but many other terms have been used in classical texts. Many such terms have more than one meaning & also have allegorical meanings. Only an Ayurvedic expert can fully & truly comprehend the vocabulary of classical texts.

In due time, many scholars added their knowledge & augmented the science of Ayurved. In our Guru Shishya Parampara, we acknowledge this fact & are committed to keeping this legacy. At present, the detailed understanding of Cancer, its various investigations & modern way of treatments are possible due to Technology. Modern science with the help of technology is trying to innovate new methods of treatments in such a dreaded disease. Surgical intervention is possible today in many complicated conditions of cancer, thanks again to technology. All these new techniques have their role in dealing cancer. But in spite of all such efforts, the truth is that cancer is killing patients day by day & has proven a challenge to all systems of medicine. Hence it is the demand of time to consider AYURVED in dealing with such a killer disease right from the beginning. Unfortunately, patients turn to Ayurved in the last stages of the disease as the Last Hope. We at Amoghsanjeevani have to deal with such cases where the patient has only a few days to live & the prognosis is very very poor. Still, we don’t lose hope & try our level best in such cases. We always tell the patients to come to us as soon as they are diagnosed with cancer. If this happens the prognosis will be excellent & many patients will certainly live a normal life free from the disease.

1. WHAT IS CANCER?
CANCER is defined as any UNCONTROLLED GROWTH of ABNORMAL CELLS. This is what differentiates a BENIGN tumor from a MALIGNANT (Cancerous ) a tumour.This abnormal cell growth has the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.In Ayurved, many different terms have been used for Cancer.While describing, texts have clearly mentioned Pre Cancer stage.This stage of the disease is the best time for treatment rather than when Cancer has developed.In fact, Ayurved has emphasized greatly on the Preventive aspect of treatment in every disease, but this approach is the most important one single thing while dealing with Cancer. Once the disease has crossed the PRE STAGE, it progresses very rapidly with increasing intensity day by day.As days pass on, Cancer cells invade other tissues & death is not far away. All the advances of Modern medicine have proved to be of little help in such a dreaded disease which is continuing to kill people every day.

2. TYPES OF CANCER:
Ayurved has its own classification of Cancer. This classification is based on the vitiation of DOSHA’S( Vaat, Pitta, Kapha), DHATU’S (seven in number), PANCHA MAHABHUTA etc. It can be said that most Cancer’s are TRIDOSHATMAKA (where all the 3 doshas are vitiated). Only an Ayurvedic expert can understand these doctrines & apply them in practice.

According to modern medicine, there are over 200 types of Cancer recognized & classified. This number is also not the final number. Newer & newer types are emerging day by day which require precise naming. Modern medicine classifies Cancer according to the Cell Type where the Cancer originates, for e.g Cancer that begins in the tissues that line the internal organs(epithelial cells) are called Carcinomas, Cancer that starts in the connective tissue (bone, cartilage etc.) is called Sarcoma & so on. Also, Cancer is named by the organ/tissue in which it occurs, for an e.g, a Brain tumor is that Cancer which occurs in the brain, Skin cancer occurs in the skin, Blood Cancer occurs in the blood cells & so no. It can be said that no organ or tissue is spared by this grave disease.Some Cancers are more common in males & others in females, for e.g the most common Cancers occurring in males are Lung, prostate, stomach, colon cancers.The most common cancers in females are cervical, colorectal, breast cancers.

3. CAUSES OF CANCER:
Ayurved has clearly stated that any activity( physical/mental) which is not in accordance with the rules of health can cause Cancer. Though this is a simple statement, it will require a huge book to fully elaborate it point by point. Hence we would see some basic factors that lead to the development of Cancer.
1. AGE: It is true that the incidence of Cancer increases with age.With modern medical advancements, it is possible to live longer nowadays though this is done at the cost of side effects of many medicines since many old age patients are suffering from one or the other disease that require continuous medications.This exposes them to an increased risk of developing Cancer.
2. Carcinogens: A carcinogen is defined as any substance that promotes the formation of Cancer. There are many substances that are known to cause Cancer, for e.g TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, RADIATION, VIRUSES, CHEMICALS etc. The list is very long, we have mentioned a few.Some of these factors are totally preventable, for e.g Tobacco & Alcohol.
3. Lifestyle choices/Habits: Smoking & Drinking are totally PREVENTABLE habits that are known to increase the risk of Cancer. Unsafe sex, sex with multiple partners, various forms of sexual activity( Oral sex, Anal sex etc. ), Homosexuality all can cause Cancer of many types via transmission of Viruses like HIV, HPV, HBV, HCV etc. Thus it can be seen that HIV is not the only virus that is transmitted by sexual activity.These viruses can cause different types of Cancer, HPV ( human papillomavirus) can cause Cervical Cancer, HBV (hepatitis B virus ) can cause Liver Cancer, HIV can cause Kaposi’s Sarcoma. Hence it can be said that these issues are not only MORAL issues, they have a MEDICAL reason too.
Living a sedentary life, lack of Exercise, irregular meals, spicy foods, late nights, faulty DIET etc. all these HABITS lower our immunity & may lead to Cancer.As we said the list is very long.To summarise, all such factors that interfere with our Health are risk factors for developing Cancer.

4. GENETICS: Some Cancers are known to run in families.BUT the number is very small.This is very fortunate since most Cancers are not hereditary, they are acquired in life later after exposure to various factors, most of them being Preventable.Also even if a person is born with such GENES, this doesn’t mean that he/she is going to develop Cancer surely.WHY? Because it requires many GENE MUTATIONS ( the changes in the DNA that make the cell Cancerous) to cause Cancer.Thus it can be seen that a person who has inherited a Gene Mutation ONLY has a greater chance of developing Cancer than others & that too when he/she is exposed to other factors that lead to Cancer.The number of Gene Mutations that must accumulate to cause Cancer VARIES among Cancer types.

5. Health conditions: There are some chronic diseases in which the risk of developing Cancer is comparatively HIGH, for e.g in Ulcerative Colitis the risk of developing Colorectal Cancer is considerably increased after ten years of disease activity( though not in all patients).Recent surveys have noted that even Diabetes, High B.P., Heart diseases, High Cholesterol all have an increased risk of Cancer. These diseases themselves don’t cause Cancer, but they have many causative factors that are interrelated to Cancer., for e.g Smoking is a causative factor for Heart attack, Cholesterol as well as Lung Cancer.Also, patients have to take many modern medicines for such chronic conditions that have their own side effects & many modern medicines are known to increase the risk of Cancer.
6. Occupation: Certain occupations increase the risk of Cancer due to exposure to Chemicals, dust, radiation etc. for e.g Asbestos can cause Mesothelioma, Benzene can cause Leukemia & so on. These are identified occupational hazards that can cause a variety of Cancers to workers.
7. UNKNOWN: Though many Cancer causing factors are identified, many remain obscure. This means that in many cases of Cancer the exact cause can’t be identified.Don’t be surprised on reading this. The human body is a very complex system.Though modern techniques have advanced quite a lot, many areas are hidden & a very little is known about the human body systems. Ayurved has worked a huge amount on these aspects, but the principles of Ayurved is beyond the understanding of modern technology.It is nearly impossible to demonstrate Ayurvedic theory in a lab setting & this is the real reason for calling Ayurved as unscientific by modern researchers. Ayurved is going to be unaffected by this biased attitude.Ultimately instead of getting into such an argument, it would be better to accept the importance of Ayurved & integrate this GODGIVEN system into dealing Cancer & all other diseases which have made our lives miserable.

4. SYMPTOMS OF CANCER :

The symptoms of Cancer depend on the TYPE of Cancer, the GRADE of Cancer (staging), the LOCATION of Cancer( the primary location or those sites where the Cancer has spread). The most unfortunate part is that there may be no symptoms of a very advanced stage Cancer & the patient may be brought to a doctor for a different complaint.It is not uncommon to be diagnosed with Cancer ACCIDENTLY!!! This is one of the chief reasons for the LATE diagnosis of Cancer which leads to a BAD Prognosis. Many signs & symptoms are common to many diseases.Your Doctor is the best person to evaluate them.Still, we will see some WARNING signs & symptoms of Cancer that should prompt a person to seek medical attention⇒

1. Any LUMP in the breast, throat, skin or elsewhere, especially if it is increasing in size day by day, is painless (usually).This is a very important thing to notice & seek medical advice at the earliest.

2. A Cough (persistent) /Hoarseness: a Persistent cough for many days may indicate Lung, Thyroid Cancer.Hoarseness of voice (at least 2 weeks) may indicate Laryngeal Cancer.

3. Change in Bowel Habits: Any unusual change in bowel habits( change in timing, amount of stools, Indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal Pain/bloating/Bleeding in stools etc.) all these things may indicate Colon/Intestine/metastatic cancers.

4. Change in Bladder habits: Bloody urine/ Difficulty in passing urine, weak urine flow, straining, weak bladder control, etc. may indicate Prostate/bladder/Kidneys/penile/vaginal Cancer.

5. Difficulty in Swallowing: This is usually seen in Oesophageal Cancer but may indicate Stomach/Throat Cancer.

6. Bleeding: This symptom is very easy to notice & the patient gets worried instantly.BUT most of them don’t LINK it to Cancer. Bleeding from any site may indicate Cancer, for e.g vaginal bleeding may indicate cervical/endometrial/vaginal Cancer, bloody discharge from the nipple may signal Breast Cancer, Bloody stools may indicate Colon/Rectal Cancer & so on.

7. Weight Loss ( without TRYING): This is not a thing to be HAPPY ABOUT. Unexplained weight loss may be seen in Pancreatic/Stomach/Oesophageal/Metastatic Cancers. Though this is seen in many diseases(Diabetes/T.B. etc.) this has been investigated further & if Cancer is diagnosed, it indicates ADVANCED disease.

8. Fatigue: Any persistent Fatigue(tiredness that doesn’t go with rest) has to be looked for.Though this is seen in many diseases, Cancer has to be kept in mind while investigating it.Fatigue is usually seen in higher stage Cancers but may be seen at an early stage also.

9. PAIN: This symptom brings the patient to the Doctor, but only when the pain has not gone with self-medication or is very SEVERE.It must be kept in mind that Pain that is due to Cancer usually means it has SPREAD (metastasized) from where it started or it is advancing.Hence Pain is not a good thing in Cancer.Also, Pain due to Cancer is very very severe & agonizing & needs many medicines to manage. Though we have tried to list the common signs & symptoms seen in Cancer, there are many such which are not so common.If you notice any unusual changes in your body, especially if they last for more than 2 weeks or are getting worse, PLEASE SEE YOUR DOCTOR. They may have many causes, BUT if they turn out to be Cancer, you may be LUCKY to treat them at an early time when treatment is more successful.

5. STEPS TO PREVENT CANCER:

Ayurved strongly recommends following all the rules of SWASTHAVRITTA( daily routine regimes to follow for maintaining absolute Health) for maintaining health.This applies to all individuals irrespective of their age, gender, socioeconomic status, occupation etc. This goes a long way in preventing many diseases BUT applies the most to CANCER. WHY? The simple reason is that Cancer CAN be PREVENTED up to a great extent by following these basic rules of living.Also, the treatment of Cancer is not that easy once it has developed & crossed a certain stage(Pre Cancer).In short, do remember these 3 points⇒

a. As far as possible DON’T give Cancer a chance to develop.For this follow all RULES of health which are described in Ayurved in complete detail.

b. In spite of following all rules, unfortunately( this happens since many Cancer causing factors are beyond our control) if Cancer does develop, CONSULT an Ayurvedic Expert at the earliest.Ayurved has the capacity to deal with all types of Cancer at any stage.Also, Ayurved deals very differently in Cancer as compared to modern medicine which treats Cancer very aggressively at the cost of serious side effects & harming the normal cells.

c. Even if you are under modern treatment at any stage, you CAN take Ayurvedic medicines in conjunction with modern medicines.Usually, in our experience modern doctor’s don’t allow the patient to do so( due to various reasons).What is the BENEFIT of doing so? The chief benefit is the reduction of side effects of modern medicines thus improving the QUALITY OF LIFE of the patient.Also, this leads to VERY GOOD OUTCOMES of treatments in all cases since Ayurvedic medicines are targeted towards Cancer itself.What we feel is that instead of the patients coming to Ayurved ONLY when modern medicine has GIVEN UP on the case, it is quite WISE to come to Ayurved in time. Still, we would like to see some basic rules which can act as Cancer Preventing tips⇒

1. Boost Your Immunity: For this follow all rules of fitness. Keep yourself in perfect body shape. Eat only that is healthy & full of nutrients.Exercise regularly.Keep your weight in control( preferably according to weight charts) All this show your health consciousness & dedication to keep yourself in health.This is certainly going to benefit you in keeping Cancer AWAY.

2. DIET: THIS is the MOST IMPORTANT self-controllable, self-decided single factor for preventing Cancer if not the least.Only what is required is the Knowledge of what to eat/what not to eat.A well-planned diet keeping in mind every aspect of health is necessary.Ayurved takes a holistic approach & hence your Ayurvedic Consultant is the perfect person to chalk out such a diet plan according to your body type.Ayurved has recommended many natural remedies to fight Cancer which must be included in your daily routine.Also, Ayurved has mentioned many things that must be AVOIDED from our diet.Every person’s body is different, so what may apply to one may not apply to others.Still, there are some general rules to follow. Eat what is necessary to maintain your health & NOT what the tongue desires. Fresh fruits, green vegetables, whole grains instead of refined grains are recommended.Also limiting red meat, alcohol intake, processed meats is recommended.These are very general recommendations to follow.Specific dietary changes are advised in different individuals which work well for them.Consult an Ayurvedic Expert for that.

3. QUIT TOBACCO: This is a MUST RULE TO FOLLOW. Tobacco in all forms i.e SMOKING, avoiding SECONDHAND SMOKE, PAAN, etc. This is a very very important step for Preventing Cancer.

4. Exercise: The benefits of regular proper exercise are too much to enumerate.It is not only essential in keeping a person fit, muscular & energetic, it also helps in keeping Cancer away in both men & women.No person can remain in good health without some form of Exercise for a long time.Exercise helps in losing weight, strengthens your Heart & bones & is essential for LONGEVITY of LIFE.These benefits are converted into Preventing Cancer too.

5. SAFE SEXUAL LIFE: HIV, HPV, HBV are some of the viruses that may cause/contribute to Cancer. Many of these are transmitted sexually. SO, take all precautions to NOT GET INFECTED by these.Hence even if don’t believe in the MORAL point of view of this ideology, implement these from the HEALTH point of view.YOU are the only person who is going to be definitely benefitted by living such a VIRTUOUS LIFE.

6. GET TREATED FOR OBESITY: Obesity is a known risk factor for Cancer.A LEAN body shape is always better.Obesity not only increases the risk of Heart diseases, Diabetes, Hypertension, High Lipids, Osteoarthritis etc. it LOWERS your immunity & makes your body vulnerable to many forms of Cancer.Consult your Doctor if you want to get treated for Obesity.

7. Avoid Too much Sunlight/radiation: Please READ these terms carefully.SUNLIGHT is necessary for the natural formation of Vit D. Too much sunlight exposure CAUSES HARM by the UV radiation & increases the risk of Melanomas( deadliest Skin Cancer) as well as other Skin Cancers. This applies to medical imaging studies( X rays, CT scan etc.) also.

8. Limit ALCOHOL: If you do take Alcohol, LIMIT the amount.Different countries have different guidelines for this.Since alcoholic drinks come in different strengths & sizes, you will have to educate yourself regarding this.You can do some net surfing & get data for this. But remember, Alcohol is a good source of calories & can cause Weight Gain IF not counted on.Also, you may have health issues where Alcohol is Contraindicated.Alcohol interacts with many drugs too. What we want to tell you is that Alcohol intake SHOULD become an informed Wise behavior & NOT a reckless one.Still, we recommend TO STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL COMPLETELY.

9. Include HERBS in your daily routine: Ayurved has principally recommended many commonly available plants & animal products to be taken as a part of our daily intake.These can be taken as diet, beverages, salads etc. These act as a medicine on their own & are immensely useful in preventing many diseases.All have their specific uses too as well as general uses.For e.g TULSI is a general drug used in cold, fever etc., it boosts immunity & it not only prevents Cancer, it is a specific remedy for Cancer too. There are many such commonly known edible substances that have been known to prevent Cancer & also many other diseases.Ayurved has since ages recognized this fact & hence recommends them as part of daily intake in some form.Some of these substances are GARLIC, TOMATO, TULSI, ALSI(linseed), HONEY, GINGER, CARROTS, COW URINE, PUDINA(peppermint), CABBAGE etc. The list is very long, we have mentioned the more important ones that are usually known & easily available. Please do include these items in your daily intake in any suitable form & get benefitted.

6. SPECIFIC Items for preventing Cancer:

In our GURU SHISHYA PARAMPARA, we recommend some very specific items to be included in daily routine which are very very useful in preventing Cancer( as well as other diseases)

1. TRIPHALA:

Pages & pages can be written about this drug combination. It should be taken DAILY for LIFETIME(preferably). The usual dose is 3 to 5 grams at bedtime with warm water. Even if is taken for at least 1 year it gives benefits.There are other combinations of Triphala which are even more effective.

2. AMLA:

This is a very important single drug recommended for daily use in Ayurved.It should be used in Murabba form(not in raw or juice form).It is also consumed as CHYAWANPRASH.There are other preparations of Amla that are used in Ayurved.Amla has immense benefits for everyone & we recommend it to take LIFELONG.

3. TULSI:

Tulsi should be taken in form of KADHA(decoction) or SWARAS( juice of leaves).We recommend it to be taken at least once in a fortnight.

4. NEEM:

The leaves of Neem should be taken in the form of KADHA or SWARAS at least once in a fortnight.

5. CASTOR OIL:

This should be taken in customized doses at bedtime for 1 to 3 months continuously & then intermittently as desired.This not only keeps the bowels clean, it is called RASAYAN in Ayurved.

The list is very long.We have mentioned the more important ones which must be included in your daily intake.In our fight against Cancer, we try to educate the general public what must be done to PREVENT CANCER. This is not a guarantee against Cancer, nonetheless, these simple looking steps are definitely going to HELP in preventing Cancer.Even if Cancer does develop its severity will be minimized in every aspect, it’s ONSET will be delayed & this is going to be very helpful in treating this dreaded disease.For more details please contact us at www.amoghsanjeevani.com

7. AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF CANCER:

Simply speaking THERE IS TREATMENT FOR CANCER IN AYURVED. At the same time, the fact is many people DON’T KNOW about this fact. There is a complete line of Treatment for Cancer in Ayurved (internal as well as external) & Ayurved has been dealing with Cancer for thousands of years.As stated earlier this unawareness regarding Ayurved is the chief reason for patients going to modern medicine & coming to Ayurved only in the LAST STAGES as a LAST RESORT.This lack of knowledge regarding the efficacy of Ayurved in treating Cancer is hurting the patients since they fail to acknowledge Ayurved & depend on modern medicine.It is only when modern medicine has GIVEN UP on the case that they turn to Ayurved.

Ayurved has a very rich expertise in treating Cancer since many millenniums. This knowledge has been passed down generation to generation via GURU SHISHYA PARAMPARA. Also, many scholars developed their own formulae & enriched Ayurved.

Any patient of any STAGE of Cancer can be treated very effectively by Ayurved. What is required is the Expertise of the Ayurvedic Doctor (Vaidya) dealing with the case & the FAITH of the patient (also relatives) in Ayurved.Only then the patient will be motivated to take the Ayurvedic medicines properly & Cancer can be dealt with. We again remind the readers that the ideal time to treat Cancer is in its PRE STAGE. This is the stage that Cancer can be defeated very easily. In our GURU SHISHYA PARAMPARA great emphasis has been put on Naadi Pariksha(pulse examination). An expert Naadi Vaidya can diagnose this Pre-stage very efficiently.It is very disheartening to see that modern technology is unable to detect Cancer in its early stages & this is the chief reason for poor prognosis of Cancer. Since most patients turn to Ayurved in late stages, we have to deal with them at that stage.Now, this doesn’t mean in any way that Ayurved can’t be of any help in such patients.On the contrary, ANY PATIENT OF ANY STAGE OF DISEASE can be treated by Ayurved. We are not saying that it is easy, BUT PLEASE DON’T LOSE HOPE even if modern medicine has given up on the case.Ayurved can & has been treating such patients ( no matter how worst the case is).PLEASE PUT YOUR FAITH IN AYURVED.

At AMOGHSANJEEVANI, we have to deal with all types of Cancer & all stages of Cancer. We feel proud of having the Expertise in dealing with such worst of the cases.In our experience USUALLY, people have very little FAITH in Ayurved & Ayurvedic Experts. It is very disheartening to see this biased view towards Ayurved. BUT remember, this biased view towards Ayurved IS ULTIMATELY GOING TO HURT MANKIND IN THE END. Why ??? , because Ayurved is ETERNAL. THE PRINCIPLES OF AYURVED ARE ETERNAL. The day is not far when mankind will TURN to Ayurved for overcoming the galloping prevalence of incurable diseases