An Ayurvedic Approach In Managing Prostatic Adenocarcinoma - A Single Case Report

Abstract

Prostate Adenocarcinoma is one of the most common cancers affecting older men. Incidence Rate is nearly 60% in over the age of 65 years and 1 in 350 men under  the age of 50years suffer from Prostate Adenocarcinoma .Prostate cancer (PCa) has traditionally been diagnosed by digital rectal examination (DRE) and Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test, followed by Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy.⁽¹⁾ In contemporary science, temporary symptomatic  treatment, Prostate Brachytherapy and External Beam Radiation Therapy, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), Chemotherapy and Surgery is the treatment of choice for Prostate Adenocarcinoma. ⁽²⁾ A 75 years old male a known case of Prostate Adenocarcinoma with metastasis of Spine (has undergone orchidectomy 10 years back) was managed by adapting Mrudu Virechana followed by Shamanaoushadhis. The Criteria of assessment were based on the scoring of Karnofsky Performance Scale Index, VAS Scale and Prostate-specific Antigen Test. Following the completion of Ayurveda treatment, there was a significant improvement in the symptoms, enhanced quality of life and a notable reduction in Prostate specific Antigen levels within course of 3 months. This case underscores the effectiveness of Ayurveda management in treating Prostatic Adeno Carcinoma