Name: VHN
Registration No: 20041017
Age at Registration: 70 yrs
Group: C , C to D (Nov.2004)
Diagnosis: Carcinoma of Right  pyriform fossa.
HPR: Poorly differentiated carcinoma of pyriform fossa,  probably squamous type
T3N0M0
Date of Diagnosis: 30/1/2004
Previous History: Diabetic since 65 years of age.
Treatment History: Radiation taken from 9/3/2004 to 29/4/2004.

  • Site : Face + Neck  , 6600 cGy/ 33 #
Ayurvedic Treatment Started on: 6/3/2004
Status: Diagnosed case of carcinoma of Right pyriform fossa.
Total duration: 5 years and 3 months
Symptom when Registered in the project:
  • Difficulty in swallowing food – especially solid food.
  • Burning sensation in the throat.
  • Hoarseness of voice.
  • Weakness.
Treatment Analysis
Symptoms Gradation  Before Treatment Gradation After Treatment
Difficulty in swallowing food – especially solid food 3 0
Burning sensation in the throat 2 0
Hoarseness of voice 3 0
Weakness 3 0
G.C. 7 9
Pain 3 0
Weight 56.5 kg 51 kg
Investigations – CT scan neck
   7/6/2004 –
after 1 months of radiation and 3 months of Ayurvedic treatment
Significant decrease in size of the lesion is noted. No fresh abnormality noted.
  29/8/2007 –
after 3 years 5 months of Ayurvedic treatment
No significant abnormality. No residual/ recurrent disease. Right pyriform fossa bulge not seen. Upper thorax shows bilateral pleural effusion.
   Laryngoscopy
6/5/2009 –    after  5 years 2 months of Ayurvedic treatment No obvious growth.