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Abstract

RAJENDRAN, Vinayaka Mission's Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Salem 636 308, India. rajendranes@eth.net, has written a case study on homeopathy as supportive therapy in cancer. Abstract: Three cases are described: 1. A 64-year-old man with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the rectum. The patient refused surgery. He was treated constitutionally with Lycopodium. He survived nearly 3 years with no further hospitalization or other complications. 2. A 77-year-old woman with terminal squamous cell carcinoma of the cheek previously treated with radiotherapy. There was intense pain not relieved by available treatment. Calc carb was prescribed on constitutional grounds and gave very good pain relief. 3. A 70-year-old man with carcinoma of the larynx. He had been receiving homeopathic treatment after the diagnosis. He underwent surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. This treatment was followed by homeopathic constitutional treatment. Ferrum-phos was prescribed. The patient was symptom-free at 3 year follow-up. Homeopathic medicines prescribed on constitutional grounds may play a useful role in supportive and palliative care for patients with malignant disease.

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Rajendran ES. Homeopathy as a supportive therapy in cancer. Homeopathy: the Journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy 93(2): 99-102, Apr 2004.