Case 1
| Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
| This is a case of carcinoma of cervix, post radiation. Complete remission is seen for 12 years 4 months of Ayurvedic treatment. 10 years survival rate in this type of cancer is 42%. Her Karnofsky score is 100 and ECOG score is 0. |
| Name: | AR | ||
| Registration No: | 971043 | Sex: | F |
| Age at Registration: | 58 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 56 yrs |
| Group: | C (C to D – Jan 98) | ||
| Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of Cervix | ||
| HPR: | Squamous cell carcinoma, grade II large cell non – keratinizing type. | ||
| Date of Diagnosis: | 20/3/1997 | ||
| Treatment History: | Radiation taken from 16/4/97 to 28/5/97 at pelvis.
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Internal radiation taken on 14/6/97 and 21/6/97.
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| Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 29/3/1997 | ||
| Status: | Before radiation. | ||
| Total duration: | 12 years and 4 months | Last Follow up: | 18.7.2009 |
| Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment Analysis
| Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
| Leucorrhoea. | 3 | 0 |
| Pain in abdomen. | 3 | 0 |
| Burning micturation | 2 | 0 |
| G.C. | 7 | 9 |
| Pain | 2 | 0 |
| Weight | 57 kg | 58.5 kg |
P/V examination.
| 1/04/00 (after 2 years and 10 months of radiation and 3 years of Ayurvedic treatment.) | NAD. Post hardness. |
| 9/08/03 (after 6 years and 4 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) | Vaginal stenosis. |
| 6/11/04 (after 7 years and 7 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) | NAD |
| 8/10/06 (after 9 years and 6 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) | NAD |
| USG (Abdomen & Pelvis) | |
| (25/1/2008) (after 10 years and 9 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Grade I fatty infilteration of liver. No gross pelvic mass seen. |
Case 2
| Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
| This is a 55 years old patient suffering from carcinoma of cervix, stage II b, post radiation. In this case complete remission is seen for 7 years and 1 month of Ayurvedic treatment. Observed 5 year survival rate in this type of cancer is 76%. Her Karnofsky score is 100 and ECOG score is 0. |
| Name: | SP | ||
| Registration No: | 021062 | Sex: | F |
| Age at Registration: | 55 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 53 yrs |
| Group: | D | ||
| Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of cervix, stage II b | ||
| HPR: | High grade poorly differentiated squamous carcinoma. | ||
| Date of Diagnosis: | 8/12/2000 | ||
| Treatment History: | Radiation taken from February 2001 to March 2001.
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| Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 1/6/2002 | ||
| Status: | Post radiation. | ||
| Total duration: | 7 years 1 month | Last Follow up: | 11.7.2009 |
| Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment Analysis
| Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
| Leucorrhoea – foul smell and sticky. | 3 | 0 |
| Back pain. | 2 | 0 |
| Burning micturation | 4 | 0 |
| Weakness. | 2 | 0 |
| G.C. | 6 | 9 |
| Pain | 3 | 0 |
| Weight | 47 kg | 50 kg |
P/V examination.
| 4/04/02 (before Ayurvedic treatment & after RT.) |
Post radiation stenosis and fibrosis. |
| 28/12/02 (After 8 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Post radiation stenosis and fibrosis. |
| 20/11/05 (after 3 years and 7 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Vaginal stenosis. Mild fibrosis. Right > Left. |
| 25/5/08 (after 6 years and 1 month of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Vaginal stenosis. |
| 28/6/09 (after 7 years and 2 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Vaginal stenosis |
Investigations – USG abdomen and pelvis
| 19/12/00 (before Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Mass in cervix infiltrating uterine body, vagina and both parametra and suspicious involvement of base of urinary bladder. |
| 4/04/02 (before Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Small angiomyolipoma lower pole of right kidney, bladder wall thickening. Small hypoechoic area in vesico – vaginal pouch (?) fibrosis. |
| 2/09/06 (after 4 years and 3 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Focal calcification in cervix, suggest post radiotherapy changes in a known case of carcinoma of cervix. Abdomen – within normal limits. |
| 25.01.08 (after 5 years and 7 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Right sided mild hydronephrosis- with hydroureter noted. Post . RT fibrosis |
| 22.6.2009 (after 7 years of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Fullness of the Right pelvicalyceal system. Rest of the study NAD. |
Case 3
| Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
| In this case of carcinoma of cervix, post radiation, complete remission is seen for 8 years and 9 months of Ayurvedic treatment. Patient could tolerate radiotherapy with minimal side effects. Recorded 5 years survival rate in this type of cancer is 76% and 10 year survival rate is 67%. Her Karnofsky score is 100 while ECOG score is 0. |
| Name: | SK | ||
| Registration No: | 981095 | Sex: | F |
| Age at Registration: | 55 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 55 yrs |
| Group: | A (group C – August 1998) | ||
| Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of cervix. | ||
| HPR: | Invasive squamous carcinoma keratinizing (moderately differentiated). | ||
| Date of Diagnosis: | 14/5/1998 | ||
| Previous History: | Abdominal Hysterectomy at 40 yrs of age due to uterine fibroid. AKT – Pulm. KOCH’s at 50 yrs of age (9 Months) |
| Treatment History: | Radiation taken Aug 98
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| Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 20/6/1998 | ||
| Status: | Before RT | ||
| Total duration: | 8 yrs 9 months | Last Follow up: | 24.03.2007 |
| Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment Analysis
| Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
| P/V discharge – semisolid, red | 3 | 0 |
| Burning micturation | 4 | 0 |
| Painful micturation | 2 | 0 |
| Pain at anus and urethral opening | 3 | 0 |
| Weakness | 4 | 0 |
| G.C. | 6 | 8 |
| Pain | 4 | 0 |
| Weight | 44 kg | 43 kg |
Investigations – X ray chest
| 31/12/03 (after 5 years and 7 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) | Right mid zone Koch’s infection is seen |
| 6/07/06 (after 8 years and 1 month of Ayurvedic treatment.) | Right upper and mid zone old fibrotic Koch’s lesion. Mild cardiomegaly |
Investigations – USG (Whole Abdomen)
| 7.5.98 (Before Ayurvedic Treatment) |
Large mass (6.8 * 6.8 * 3.8 cm) in upper vagina- local neoplasm (carcinoma) likely ? recurrence from cervical neoplasm. |
| 1/1/04 (after 5 years and 7 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Left renal cysts. Left sided cortical scarring suggesting old infective etiology. Left renal calyceal calculus. |
Case 4
| Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
| In this case of carcinoma of cervix, post radiation, complete remission is seen for 8 years and 9 months of Ayurvedic treatment. Patient could tolerate radiotherapy with minimal side effects. Recorded 5 years survival rate in this type of cancer is 76% and 10 year survival rate is 67%. Her Karnofsky score is 100 while ECOG score is 0. |
| By Name: | SP | ||
| Registration No: | 991183 | Sex: | F |
| Age at Registration: | 57 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 54 yrs |
| Group: | B | ||
| Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of uterus and ovary (May 96). Carcinoma of abdominal wall (September 99). |
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| HPR: | 24/5/96 – Papillary carcinoma, endometrium (moderately differentiated). Endometroid adenocarcinoma of both ovaries, grade II. 10/9/99 – Recurrence of poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma focally showing squamoid traits. |
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| Date of Diagnosis: | 15/5/1996 | ||
| Previous History: | Skin disease (?) at 53 years of age. Hypertension since age of 50 yrs (7 yrs) |
| Treatment History: | Surgery – exploratory laprotomy with hysterectomy with oopherectomy done on 15/5/96. |
Chemotherapy – 3 cycles taken from July 96 to August 96.
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Radiation taken from 14/10/1996 to 5/11/1996 at pelvis.
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| Surgery – wide excision of abdominal wall nodule done on 10/9/99. |
| Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 23/10/1999 | ||
| Status: | Post surgery, post chemotherapy, post radiation. After recurrence | ||
| Total duration: | 9 years and 3 months | Last Follow up: | 16.1.2009 |
| Symptom when Registered in the project: | Asymptomatic |
Treatment Analysis
| Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
| G.C. | 8 | 9 |
| Pain | 0 | 0 |
| Weight | 48 kg | 50 kg |
Investigations – USG abdomen
| 12/08/99 (Before Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Anterior abdominal wall 5 cm solid mass with adherent bowel loop in infraumbilical incisional area is likely of recurrent disease. |
| 19/3/01 (after 1 year and 5 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
NAD |
| 16/1/04 (after 4 years and 3 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
NAD |
| 9/11/06 (after 7 years and 1 month of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
BSOH Status. Reducible incisional hernia with herniation of omentum and bowel loops. Minimal free fluid in pelvis. |
Investigations – Tumour marker (CA 125) – Normal range 0 – 35 U/ml
| 25.08.99 (before Ayurvedic treatment.) |
15.7 U/ml |
| 14.11.08 (After 9 yrs & 1 months of Ayurvedic treatment) |
22.7 U/ml |
Case 5
| Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
| This is 46 years old case of carcinoma of ovary, post surgery and chemotherapy. In this case of carcinoma of ovary complete remission is seen for 8 years and 8 months of Ayurvedic treatment. Patient could complete chemotherapy with minimal side effects. CA 125 values and USG abdomen are within normal limits. Observed median survival rate in these cases is 38 months. Her Karnofsky score is 100 while ECOG score is 0. |
| Name: | AVG | ||
| Registration No: | 20011070 | Sex: | F |
| Age at Registration: | 46 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 46 yrs |
| Group: | C (group D – June 2002) | ||
| Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of ovary | ||
| HPR: | Sections of left ovary show papillary cystadeno carcinoma. Sections from cervix and uterus are remarkable. | ||
| Date of Diagnosis: | 6/8/2001 | ||
| Treatment History: | Surgery – abdominal hysterectomy with left salpingho–oopherectomy done on 31/7/01. |
Chemotherapy – 6 cycles taken from September 2001 to December 2001.
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| Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 1/9/2001 | ||
| Status: | Post surgery & Before CH | ||
| Total duration: | 8 years and 8 months (Interupted for 15 months) | Last Follow up: | 30/5/2009 |
| Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment Analysis
| Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
| Pain in abdomen | 2 | 0 |
| Burning micturation | 2 | 0 |
| Weakness | 3 | 0 |
| G.C. | 7 | 9 |
| Pain | 3 | 0 |
| Weight | 54 kg | 56 kg |
Investigations – CA 125 (normal range: 0 – 35 U/ml) – latest CA 125
| 23/08/01 (after surgery and before starting Ayurvedic treatment.) |
32 U/ ml |
| 21/01/03 (after chemotherapy and 1 year 4 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
7.2 U/ ml |
| 29/05/03 (after 1 year and 8 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
16.1 U/ ml |
| 9/10/03 (after 2 years and 1 month of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
15.9 U/ ml |
| 25/02/04 (after 2 years and 5 months of Ayurvedic treatment. ) |
18.6 U/ ml |
| 8/07/04 (after 2 years and 10 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
16.9 U/ml |
| 11/11/04 (after 3 years and 2 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
15.5 U/ml |
| 17/05/05 (after 3 years and 8 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
11.75 U/ml |
| 22/11/05 (after 4 years and 2 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
14.32 U/ml |
| 12/01/07 (after 5 years and 4 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
21.90 U/ml |
| 15/10/07 (after 6 years and 1 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
15.83 U/ml |
| 3/3/09 (after 7 years and 6 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
12.58 U/ml |
USG abdomen –
| 20/04/02 (after chemotherapy and 7 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
NAD |
| 16/09/02 (after 1 year of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Moderate fatty liver. |
| 21/01/03 (after 1 year and 4 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
NAD |
| 24/02/04 (after 2 year and 5 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Mild generalized fatty hepatomegaly. |
| 9/07/04 (after 2 year and 10 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
NAD |
| 10/11/04 (after 3 years and 2 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Fatty liver. |
| 13/05/05 (after 3 years and 8 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Fatty Liver. Tiny 2 mm gall bladder polyp. |
| 15/11/05 (after 4 years and 2 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
NAD |
| 16/10/2007 (after 6 years & 1 month of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Hepatomegaly with fatty infilteration of liver. |
Case 6
| Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
| This is 37 years old female case of carcinoma of ovary, post surgery and chemotherapy. In this case, complete remission is seen for 6 years and 7 months of Ayurvedic treatment. Now patient is on no treatment since July 2003. Her CA 125 levels and USG abdomen are well within normal limits. Observed median survival in these cases is 38 months (3 years 2 months). Her Karnofsky score is 100 and ECOG score is 0. |
| Name: | AB | ||
| Registration No: | 961229 | Sex: | F |
| Age at Registration: | 37 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 37 yrs |
| Group: | C , C to D (April 1997) | ||
| Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of ovary, | ||
| HPR: | Serous papillary cystadenoma (of border line malignancy). Right fallopian tube – metastatic tumour deposits. | ||
| Date of Diagnosis: | 27/4/1996 | ||
| Previous History: | Operated for benign lump in left breast in November 1995. |
| Treatment History: | Surgery – total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo–oopherectomy and omentectomy with prophylactic appendectomy done on 16/5/96. |
Chemotherapy – 6 cycles taken from 18/6/96 to 3/10/96
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| Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 31/12/1996 | ||
| Status: | Post surgery, post chemotherapy | ||
| Total duration: | 6 years and 7 months | Last Follow up: | 26/7/2003 |
| Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment Analysis
| Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
| Weakness | 2 | 0 |
| Pain in both legs | 2 | 0 |
| Numbness of both legs | 2 | 0 |
| G.C. | 7 | 9 |
| Pain | 2 | 0 |
| Weight | 58 kg | 66 kg |
Investigations – CA 125 (normal range: 0 – 35 U/ml)
| 15/05/96 (before surgery.) |
360 U/ml |
| 4/06/96 (after surgery and before chemotherapy.) |
60 U/ml |
| 16/11/96 (after 1 month of chemotherapy.) |
19.00 U/ml |
| 21/03/97 (after 3 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
34 U/ml |
| 19/04/99 (after 2 years and 4 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Not detected |
| 8/09/00 (after 3 years and 9 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Not detected |
| 3/2/07 (after 10 years and 1 month of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
0.5 U/ml |
USG abdomen
| 21/03/97 (after 3 months of Ayurvedic treatment. ) |
Within normal limits. |
| 22/04/99 (after 2 years and 4 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Within normal limits. |
Case 7
| Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
| This is 46 years old patient of carcinoma of ovary, post surgery. Though the patient has refused for chemotherapy, complete remission is seen for 3 years and 5 months of Ayurvedic treatment. CA 125 values and USG abdomen are within normal limits. Observed 5 year survival rate in cases such as this is 63.4%. Karnofsky score in her case is 100 and ECOG score is 0. |
| Name: | MAK | ||
| Registration No: | 20041064 | Sex: | F |
| Age at Registration: | 28 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 28 yrs |
| Group: | C (group D – February 2005) | ||
| Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of ovary | ||
| HPR: | Sections of left ovary show papillary cystadeno carcinoma. Sections from cervix and uterus are remarkable | ||
| Date of Diagnosis: | 14/7/2004 | ||
| Previous History: | Worm infestation since childhood. Hyperacidity since 18 yrs of age. |
| Treatment History: | Surgery – right oopherectomy done on 14/7/04. |
| Surgery – Pan hysterectomy with left salpingho–oopherectomy and omentectomy done on 20/7/04. |
| Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 4/9/2004 | ||
| Status: | Post surgery. | ||
| Total duration: | 3 years and 5 months | Last Follow up: | 2/2/2008 |
| Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment Analysis
| Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
| Weakness | 3 | 0 |
| Low Backache | 2 | 0 |
| Pain at operated site | 3 | 0 |
| Pain in abdomen | 2 | 0 |
| Breathlessness on exertion | 2 | 0 |
| Joint pain | 2 | 0 |
| Insomnia | 2 | 0 |
| G.C. | 6 | 9 |
| Pain | 4 | 0 |
| Weight | 55.5 kg | 60 Kg |
Investigations – CA 125 (normal range: 0 – 35 U/ml)
| 13/07/04 (before Surgery.) |
71.5 U/ml |
| 25/10/04 (after 1 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
14.0 U/ml |
| 27/01/05 (after 4 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
7.0 U/ml |
| 26/04/05 (after 7 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
6 .0 U/ml |
| 11/01/06 (after 1 year 4 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
4.29 U/ml |
| 21/03/06 (after 1 year 6 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
12.7 U/ml |
| 17/10/06 (after 2 years and 1 month of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
4.6 U/ ml |
| 24/11/07 ( after 3 years and 2 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
2 U/ml |
USG abdomen
| 26/04/05 (after 7 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Within normal limits. |
| 10/01/06 (after 1 year and 4 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Within normal limits. |
| 21/03/06 (after 1 year and 6 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Mild hepatomegaly. |
| 24/11/07 ( after 3 years and 2 months of Ayurvedic treatment.) |
Grade I Fatty Infilteration of liver. |