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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
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