Types of colorectal cancer:
1) Colon Cancer: Cancer that originates in the colon is called colon cancer. Colon is large part of the intestine and helps to absorbs water and nutrients from the digested food material.
2) Rectal Cancer: Cancer that originates in the rectum is called rectal cancer. Rectum stores the stool until defecation.
Colorectal Cancer is typically classified from Stage 0 (Early Stage) to Stage IV (Advanced Stage). In advanced stage or Stage IV cancer, cancer cells has spread to the distant organs. The staging of the colon cancer depends upon how deep the cancer cells has penetrated the walls of the colon or if it has spread to the lymph nodes or not.
Can colon cancer come back after treatment?
Yes, colon cancer can recur after treatment. Recurrence of colon cancer depends of multiple factors which includes the stage at which the cancer has been diagnosed, the treatment modalities offered to the patient, and individual health factors.
Recurrence of colon cancer is highest during first year of the treatment completion, and the risk of colon cancer drops after two years and after five years if there is no recurrence then the patient is declared cancer free. Chances of recurrences remains because some cancer cells might remain undetected due to micro-metastasis and some time it may grow back causing relapse.
Post completion of the treatment screening of relapse is done every 03rd month for initial 2 years with Colonoscopy and Whole Body PET CT Scan. If no relapse is detected within initial 2 years, then screening is done every 6 months from 03rd year to 05th year. And further if no relapse is detected till 5 years. The patient is declared cancer free after 5 years.
How to prevent relapse or recurrence of Colon Cancer through Ayurveda?
Dr. Ravi Gupta, is a well renowned Ayurveda Cancer Consultant and has a multi-pronged approach toward preventing relapse or recurrence of colon cancer. Dr. Ravi Gupta strongly advocates treatment modalities based on traditional Ayurvedic principles and patient specific treatment strategies. Further is mentioned some treatment modalities:
1) Rasayana Therapy or Rejuvenation Therapy: Dr. Ravi Gupta strongly believes and advocates that a strong immune system can prevent incidence of cancer and can also even prevent relapse of the cancer. Rasayana Therapy or Rejuvenation Therapy as mentioned in Ayurveda help to re-vitalize the immune system of an individual and so prevent relapse of colon cancer. Rasayana Therapy also boost overall vitality of an individual and proves extremely beneficial in post-colon cancer treatment.
2) Herbal Medicine: Dr, Ravi Gupta advices multiple Ayurvedic herbs like Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Turmeric (Curcumin), and Triphala. This Ayurvedic herbs has anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties. It further helps to reduce the proliferation of cancer cell and boost the immunity of colon cancer patients.
3) Detoxification and Panchakarma Therapy: Ayurveda strongly advocates that toxins or Ama is strong causative factor behind cancer and multiple other diseases. Ama is called as undigested food material in the body and that creates a state pro-inflammation in the body. This pro-inflammatory state can be causative factor behind multiple types of cancer.
Dr. Ravi Gupta, Ayurveda Cancer Consultant advocates Panchakarma therapies like Vamana (Therapeutic vomiting) and Basti (Medicated Enema) for detoxification of ama from the body and preventing the relapse or recurrence of colon cancer. Panchakarma Therapy can be modified as per patient constitution and condition.
4) Dietary Recommendations: Dr. Ravi Gupta strongly advocates dietary recommendations like fresh and seasonal fruits, green vegetables, and food that support digestion and help in nutrition absorption. Food that is rich in anti-oxidants and are anti-inflammatory proves beneficial in colon cancer patients.
Consultation with qualified Ayurvedic Cancer Consultant like Dr. Ravi Gupta can help to receive personalized colon cancer treatment is must.
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