Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
This is 60 years old male patient of carcinoma of oesophagus, post chemotherapy and radiation. In this case complete remission is seen for 5 years and 5 months of Ayurvedic treatment. Patient is now symptom free and on no treatment since July 2003. Observed 5 years survival in this type of case is 37%. His karnofsky score is now 100 and ECOG score is 0. |
Name: | BB | ||
Registration No: | 981036 | Sex: | M |
Age at Registration: | 60 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 60 yrs |
Group: | C (group D – November 1998) | ||
Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of oesophagus. | ||
HPR: | Moderately differentiated squamous carcinoma of oesophagus. | ||
Date of Diagnosis: | 8/1/1998 |
Treatment History: | Chemotherapy – 2 cycles completed in February 98 to April 98
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Radiation taken from April 98 to May 1998 at neck and mediastenum
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Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 21/2/1998 | ||
Status: | During chemotherapy. | ||
Total duration: | 9 years and 5 months | Last Follow up: | 24/7/2007 |
Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment stopped by A. H. R. C. since July 2003. Patient is on regular follow up.
Treatment Analysis
Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
Pyrosis | 2 | 0 |
Abdominal burning | 2 | 0 |
Mild dysphasia | 2 | 0 |
G.C. | 8 | 9 |
Pain | 2 | 0 |
Weight | 57 kg | 65.5 kg |
Investigations – Ba Swallow
28/1/1998 (Before CH & RT, Before Ayurvedic Treatment) |
Malignant neoplasm involving middle third of Oesophagus. |
8/9/1998 (Post Ch & Post RT, 7 months after Ayurvedic Treatment ) |
Smooth luminal narrowing mid thoracic segment of Oesophagus – Post RT Changes. No residual or recurrence of Disease. |
13/12/2006 (8 years and 10 months After Ayurvedic Treatment) |
No E/O malignant stricture or recurrence.Some Neuromuscular dysfunction of Oesophagus. |
Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
In this 59 years old female patient of carcinoma of oesophagus – stage III, post surgery, complete remission is seen for 10 years of Ayurvedic treatment. She was advised chemotherapy but she refused it. Barium swallow, USG abdomen and chest X ray are within normal limits. Patient is now symptom free. Observed 5 year survival in this type of cases is 27%. Her Karnofsky score is 100 and ECOG score is 0. |
Name: | NVR | ||
Registration No: | 991111 | Sex: | F |
Age at Registration: | 59 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 59 yrs |
Group: | C , C to D (October 1999) | ||
Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of oesophagus, stage III (T4 N1 MX), post surgery. | ||
HPR: | Squamous cell carcinoma (grade III) of lower oesophagus involving adjoining stomach. Lymph nodes at C – C junction: 2/4 lymph nodes contain metastatic carcinoma. | ||
Date of Diagnosis: | 24/03/1999 |
Previous History: | Thyroidectomy done in 1980 (benign) at age of 40 years. |
Treatment History: | Surgery – Jejunostomy – upper part of gastrectomy with lower third of oesophagus done on 2/4/1999. |
Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 8/05/1999 | ||
Status: | Post surgery. | ||
Total duration: | 10 years | Last Follow up: | 16/5/2009 |
Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment Analysis
Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
Loss of appetite | 3 | 0 |
Pain in abdomen | 2 | 0 |
Burning sensation in chest | 3 | 0 |
Sticky stools with blood | 3 | 0 |
Indigestion | 2 | 0 |
Abdominal distention | 2 | 0 |
Weakness | 2 | 0 |
Fatigue | 2 | 0 |
G.C. | 7 | 9 |
Pain | 4 | 0 |
Weight | 56 kg | 43 kg |
Investigations – Ba Swallow
22/3/99 (Before Surgery & Ayurvedic Treatment) |
Stricture is noted at lower end of Oesophagus with marked dilatation of Thoracic Oesophagus – Ca lower end of Oesophagus |
26/4/1999 (Post Surgery & Before Ayurvedic Treatment) |
No E/O any leak or stricture at anastomosis site. |
10/4/2004 (5yrs after Ayurvedic Treatment) |
Unobstructed passage of Ba through anastomosis site. No E/O stenosis. |
19/12/2008 (9yrs & 7 months after Ayurvedic Treatment) |
Unobstructed passage of Ba through anastomosis site. No E/O stenosis. |
Investigations – Sonography
26/3/99 (Before Surgery & Ayurvedic Treatment) |
5.1 * 2.9 cm solid hypoechoic mass highly S/O Ca Lower Oesophagus with fundic Involvement. |
19/12/2008 (9yrs & 7 months after Ayurvedic Treatment) |
Cholelithiasis seen . Rest WNL. |
Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
This is 67 years old male patient of carcinoma of stomach (1/1/2003) and metastasis in liver (17/11/2003), post chemotherapy. In this case complete remission is seen for 5 years and 5 months of Ayurvedic treatment. Patient could complete chemotherapy with minimal side effects. USG abdomen shows no evidence of metastasis or lymphadenopathy. Median overall survival in cases such as this is 6 months and progress free survival is 3.1 months. His Karnofsky score is 100 and ECOG score is 0. |
Name: | DN | ||
Registration No: | 031107 | Sex: | M |
Age at Registration: | 67 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 67 yrs |
Group: | C ( C to D October 2004) | ||
Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of stomach with multiple mets in both liver lobes. (22/11/2003) | ||
HPR: | Adenocarcinoma which has arisen over a background of chronic atrophic antral gastritis with intestinal metaplasia. | ||
Date of Diagnosis: | 25/11/2003 |
Previous History: | Enteric fever at 31 years of age. IHD since 59 years of age. Inguinal hernia operated at 63 years of age. |
Treatment History: | Chemotherapy 6 cycle taken from 2/12/2003 to 22/4/2004
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Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 29/11/2003 | ||
Status: | Diagnosed case of carcinoma of stomach with metastasis in liver. | ||
Total duration: | 5 years and 5 months | Last Follow up: | 17/4/2009 |
Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment Analysis
Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
Severe pain abdomen | 4 | 0 |
Abdominal distention | 3 | 0 |
Loss of appetite | 3 | 0 |
G.C. | 6 | 8 |
Pain | 4 | 0 |
Weight | 59 kg | 61 kg |
Investigations – USG abdomen
17/11/2003 ( During Diagnosis & Before CH & Before Ayurvedic treatment) |
Liver shows multiple solid hyperechoic masses ? metastasis. Moderate prostatic enlargement |
6/02/04 (after 2 months of Ayurvedic treatment) |
There are no masses seen in the liver. There is no mass seen in the celiac region. Mild prostatic enlargement. |
27/10/04 (after 11 months of Ayurvedic treatment) |
No evidence of ascites or para aortic, iliac lymph nodes seen. |
18/10/06 (after 2 year and 11 months of Ayurvedic treatment) |
No evidence of ascites or lymphadenopathy. Prostate is enlarged probably due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. |
Investigations –C.T Scan Abdomen
22/11/2003 (Before CH & Before Ayurvedic Treatment) |
Large 8.4 * 6.4 cm mass S/O Ca Stomach. Noted hepatomegaly with multiple metastatic lesion involving both lobes of liver. |
13/7/2004 ( After 6 cycles of chemotherapy & 8 months of ayurvedic treatment) |
Multiple hypodense liver lesions S/O metastatic deposites . Mild wall thickening of the distal body-pylorus region of the stomach. |
14/11/2007 (After 6 cycles of chemotherapy & 4 years of ayurvedic treatment) |
The focal liver lesions have completely regressed & the liver now appears normal. No bowel thickening is seen now. No lymphadenopathy or free fluid is seen. The prostate is enlarged in size-5×5.4×5.1 cm. |
Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
A 65 years old female patient of carcinoma of lower end of CBD and head of pancreas, post surgery. Complete remission is seen for 5 years 5 months of Ayurvedic treatment. Quality of life has improved. No recurrence is seen. Her Karnofsky score is 90 and ECOG score is 1. In cases such as this recorded 5 year survival is 17% and median survival is 18 months. |
Name: | VML | ||
Registration No: | 20031079 | Sex: | F |
Age at Registration: | 65 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 65 yrs |
Group: | C , C to D (August 2003) | ||
Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of lower end CBD and head of pancreas | ||
HPR: | Poorly differentiated mucinous (signet ring) adenocarcinoma of peri–ampullary region. |
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Date of Diagnosis: | 3/2/2003 |
Previous History: | Hyperacidity since 30 years. K/C/O Hypertension & Diabetes since 59 yrs age. |
Treatment History: | Surgery – Pancreo duodenectomy done on 3/2/2003 |
Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 13/9/2003 | ||
Status: | Post surgery. | ||
Total duration: | 5 years and 5 months | Last Follow up: | 28/2/2009 |
Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment Analysis
Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
Constipation | 5 | 2 |
Flatulence | 4 | 1 |
Pain in abdomen | 4 | 0 |
Loss of appetite | 4 | 0 |
Burning sensation in throat and abdomen | 3 | 2 |
Backache | 3 | 0 |
G.C. | 6 | 8 |
Pain | 4 | 2 |
Weight | 47 kg | 47 kg |
Investigations –C.T Scan Abdomen
31/1/03 | There is 1.4 x 1.3 x 1.7 cm sized minimally enhancing soft tissue seen in lower CBD (1.4 Cm) with mild intrahepatic billiary radical dilatation and distended gall bladder. |
7/7/03 after surgery before Ayurvedic treatment |
Few metallic clips seen in the region of gall bladder fossa. Ill defined soft tissue in region of head of pancreas and C loop of duodenum probably post operative changes. |
24/3/04 after 6 months of Ayurvedic treatment |
No obvious residual or recurrent lesion detected. |
5/9/06 – after 3 years of Ayurvedic treatment |
No obvious residual or recurrent lesion detected. There is no interval change in the imaging findings as compared to previous CT scan. |
Investigations –USG Abdomen
27/1/2003 (Before Surgery & Before Ayurvedic Treatment) |
Dilatation of CBD & IHBR – S/O lower end CBD Stricture |
17/3/2005 after surgery & 1 ½ year of Ayurvedic treatment |
NAD |
21/12/2007 after 4 yrs & 3 months of Ayurvedic treatment |
NAD |
Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
This is case of carcinoma of sigmoid colon (1980), post surgery and chemotherapy and carcinoma of caecum (1994), post surgery and chemotherapy. In this case complete remission is seen for 10 years with Ayurvedic treatment. No recurrence is seen. Chest X ray, USG and CEA values are within normal limits. Recorded 5 year disease free survival rate in these patients is 70%. Her Karnofsky score is 90 and ECOG score is 1. |
Name: | DAV | ||
Registration No: | 951097 | Sex: | F |
Age at Registration: | 43 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 28 yrs |
Group: | D | ||
Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of sigmoid colon (December 1980). Carcinoma of caecum (May 1994). |
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HPR: | December 1980 – Papillary adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon. No lymph node metastasis. May 1994 – Well differentiated adenocarcinoma of caecum. Resection margins free of tumour. 1/8 lymph nodes show metastasis. |
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Date of Diagnosis: | December 1980. |
Previous History: | Sarakta Jeerna Pravahika (dysentery) since 1977. |
Treatment History: | Surgery – Exploratory laparotomy with resection of sigmoid loop (sigmoid colectomy) done on 5/12/80. |
Chemotherapy – 6 cycles taken from January 81 to May 81.
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Surgery – Right hemi colectomy done on 20/5/94. | |
Chemotherapy – 6 cycles taken from June 94 to December 94.
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Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 16/9/1995 | ||
Status: | Post surgery, post chemotherapy. | ||
Total duration: | 10 years | Last Follow up: | 24/9/2005 |
Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment given: | Treatment stopped by A. H. R. C. since December 2005. Patient is on regular follow up. |
Panchakarma Treatment: | Set A – From 13/11/2003 to 3/12/2003
Set B – From 16/11/2005 to 6/12/2005
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Treatment Analysis
Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
Flatulence | 4 | 1 |
Bowel movements irregular | 3 | 0 |
Occasional diarrhea | 3 | 0 |
G.C. | 6 | 7 |
Pain | 4 | 1 |
Weight | 47 kg | 48 kg |
Investigations – CEA (normal value – non smokers 0.21 – 2.5 ng/ml, smokers – 0.42 to 4.8 ng/ml)
May 1994 (before surgery) |
6.79 ng/ml |
7/06/94 (after 1 month of surgery and before chemotherapy) |
1.3 ng/ml |
6/01/95 (after 1 month of chemotherapy) |
2.4 ng/ml |
7/03/96 (after 6 months of Ayurvedic treatment) |
2.1 ng/ml |
10/09/96 (after 1 year of Ayurvedic treatment) |
Non – detectable |
27/06/97 (after 1 year and 9 months of Ayurvedic treatment) |
1 ng/ml |
6/08/01 (after 5 years and 11 months of Ayurvedic treatment. ) |
1.42 ng/ml |
10/12/02 (after 7 years and 3 months of Ayurvedic treatment) |
1.13 ng/ml |
10/11/03 (after 8 years and 3 months of Ayurvedic treatment) |
1.30 ng/ml |
20/09/05 (after 10 years of Ayurvedic treatment) |
2.07 ng/ ml |
USG abdomen
25/6/97 (after 1 year and 9 months of Ayurvedic treatment) |
Suspicious of metastatic lesion in left lobe of liver. |
12/12/02 (after 7 years and 3 months of Ayurvedic treatment) |
Mild to moderate fatty liver. |
10/11/03 (after 8 years and 3 months of Ayurvedic treatment) |
Within normal limits. |
21/9/05 (after 10 years of Ayurvedic treatment) |
No ascites or abdominal lymphadenopathy. |
Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
In this female patient of carcinoma of anal canal, stage III a, post surgery, complete remission of disease is seen for 2 years and 4 & ½ months of Ayurvedic treatment. No recurrence is seen even if patient has not completed chemotherapy. Patient is performing well in spite of no chemotherapy or radiation. Her Karnofsky score is 100 and ECOG score is 0. |
Name: | MZK | ||
Registration No: | 20041068 | Sex: | F |
Age at Registration: | 39 yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 38 yrs |
Group: | C (Group D – February 2005) | ||
Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of anal canal, stage III A | ||
HPR: | Moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of anal canal. Invasion by tumour of anal submucosa, muscle layer, serosa and rectal mucosa and submucosa. Outer half of the vaginal wall is infiltrated by islands of non keratinizing malignant squamous cells. A fistulous anal tract is seen filled with vegetable matter, non specific inflammatory exudates. Moderate desmoplastic reaction is seen around the tumour islands. Adjacent anal mucosa shows carcinoma in situ. Vaginal mucosa shows keratotic hyperplasia without atypia. No origin from vaginal mucosa identified. Rest of the colon is unremarkable. All 12 peri rectal nodes are negative for metastasis. T4N0Mx |
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Date of Diagnosis: | 7/7/2004 |
Previous History: | Bleeding piles since 28 yrs age. Repeated constipation since childhood. Hyperacidity since 36 years |
Treatment History: | Surgery – AP resection done on 6/7/2004 |
Chemotherapy 1 cycle taken on 20/8/2004.
Patient was advised 4 chemotherapy cycles but she did not continue further chemotherapy due to severe reactions in first cycle. |
Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 11/9/2004 | ||
Status: | Post surgery, after one chemotherapy cycle. | ||
Total duration: | 2 years and 4 & 1/2 months | Last Follow up: | 3/2/2007 |
Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment Analysis
Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
Weakness | 3 | 1 |
Pain in the abdomen | 2 | 1 |
Abdominal distention | 2 | 0 |
Loose motions after change in the diet | 3 | 0 |
Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
Indigestion | 2 | 0 |
G.C. | 7 | 9 |
Pain | 5 | 2 |
Weight | 55 kg | 61 kg |
Investigations – USG abdomen
22/6/04 ( During Dianosis & Before starting Ayurvedic treatment) |
Bulky uterus is seen with a thick endometrial cavity echo. A well defined small hypoechoic mass is seen in anterior wall of uterus, appearance suggestive of an intramural fibroid. A well defined complex cystic mass is seen in left adnexal region (?) inflammatory. TO mass (?) cystic neoplasm of left ovary. No other significant abnormality is detected in this examination. |
14/3/05 – (Post Surgery , after 1 cycle of CH & after 6 months of Ayurvedic treatment |
No evidence of metastases seen. Slightly enlarged bulky uterus contains three small hypoechoic masses in the anterior wall of uterus – appearance suggestive of intramural fibroids. No other significant abnormality is detected in this examination. |
Remarks by Oncologist After Ayurvedic Treatment |
This is 64 years old female patient of carcinoma of rectum, post surgery and chemotherapy. Complete remission is seen in this case for 6 yrs 7 months of Ayurvedic treatment. Patient could very well tolerate chemotherapy with minimal side effects. Her Karnofsky score is 90 and ECOG score is 1. |
Name: | SP | ||
Registration No: | 20021035 | Sex: | F |
Age at Registration: | 64yrs | Age at Diagnosis: | 64 yrs |
Group: | C (group D November 2002) | ||
Diagnosis: | Carcinoma of rectum, post surgery. | ||
HPR: | Poorly differentiated squamous carcinoma of anorectum invading underlying tissue deeply. (27.02.2002) | ||
Date of Diagnosis: | 27/02/2002 |
Previous History: | Hysterectomy done in 1971 at 33 years of age. |
Treatment History: | Surgery – done on 26/1/2002 (details not available) |
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Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: | 06/04/2002 | ||
Status: | Post surgery, Post chemo (3 cycles – 23.03.2002 to 11.05.2002) | ||
Total duration: | 6 yrs 7 months | Last Follow up: | 15.11.2008 |
Symptom when Registered in the project: |
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Treatment Analysis
Symptoms | Gradation Before Treatment | Gradation After Treatment |
Loss of appetite | 2 | 0 |
Fatigue | 3 | 0 |
Burning micturation | 2 | 0 |
Anorexia | 2 | 0 |
Nausea | 2 | 0 |
Tingling sensation in hands and legs | 2 | 0 |
Weakness | 3 | 0 |
G.C. | 6 | 9 |
Pain | 4 | 0 |
Weight | 51 kg | 56.5 kg |
Investigations – CEA (normal value – non smokers 0.21 – 2.5 ng/ml, smokers – 0.42 to 4.8 ng/ml)
18.10.2006 ( Post Surgery, Post CH & 4 yrs 6 months after Ayurvedic Treatment) |
1.8 ng/ml |
22.08.2008 (Post Surgery, Post CH & 6 yrs 4 months after Ayurvedic Treatment) |
2.4 ng/ml |
USG abdomen
21.09.2005 (Post Surgery, Post CH & 3 yrs 5 months after Ayurvedic Treatment) |
Gall bladder showing solitary calculus about 5 mm |
17.10.2006 (Post Surgery, Post CH & 4 yrs 6 months after Ayurvedic Treatment) |
Normal abdominal & pelvic USG study |
07.10.2008 (Post Surgery, Post CH & 6 yrs 6 months after Ayurvedic Treatment) |
Gall bladder showing solitary calculus about 6 mm |
CT Scan Abdomen & Pelvis
11.3.2002 (Post Surgery, Before CH , Before Ayurvedic Treatment) |
Focal area of thickening seen in Rt. Lateral & anterior wall of ano rectal region. |
22.10.2003 (Post Surgery, Post CH,1 yr & 6 months after Ayurvedic Treatment) |
N/E/O Focal hepatic lesion or lymphadenopathy. |