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PROSTATE CANCER
by Dr. Rajesh Shah
Definition:
It is a cancerous growth of the prostate gland. This disease
usually strikes men in their 60s and 70s.
The prostate is a small gland of size and shape of walnut
and is an integral part of the male reproductive system.
Remarks:
Prostate cancer is usually detected late in life and
progresses very slowly. The precise cause of prostate cancer
is unknown, although hormonal, environmental and genetic
factors can play a role. The factors like increasing age,
exposure to certain chemicals, sexually transmitted diseases
have strong links with prostate cancer.
The fundamental of homoeopathy is that the disease is total
affliction of body. Homoeopathy believes is treating the
patient who is diseased rather than treating isolated
diseased organs of the body. This approach of homoeopathy is
made it possible to treat a wide spectrum of deep-seated and
difficult diseases to be managed effectively, gently and
safely.
Suggestion about homeopathic
treatment:
There is an important consideration to be made while
starting treatment for prostate cancer in view of advanced
age at which the condition is detected. The treatment if too
radical and aggressive could have possibly more side effects
and risks, which could outweigh the possible benefits the
patient would derive from it. At this stage medical care,
which aims to reduce the symptoms without actually curing
the patient is warranted. This treatment is called as
palliative treatment. Homoeopathy, which is gentle,
effective, and devoid of side effects, can be the best
palliative treatment option.
Role of homoeopathy for as curative medicine for cancer of
Prostate is NOT significant. Homoeopathy helps to control
the disease, check symptoms and could help in controlling
the further spread (metastasis) of cancer. This is an
empirical statement.
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