Ayurvedic Treatment for Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Author Information
Author(s): Prakash Balendu Parikh, Purvish M., Pal Sanjoy K.
Primary Institution: Cancer Research Foundation (Scientific & Industrial Research Organization), Dehradun, India
Hypothesis
Can Ayurvedic treatment effectively manage acute promyelocytic leukemia in patients who have relapsed after conventional therapy?
Conclusion
The patient achieved complete disease remission with Ayurvedic treatment without any adverse side effects.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient achieved complete disease remission after Ayurvedic therapy.
- The Ayurvedic treatment did not produce any hepato or renal toxicity.
- The patient has completed 13 years of survival after starting Ayurvedic therapy.
Takeaway
A man with a serious type of leukemia tried Ayurvedic medicine after regular treatments didn't work, and he got better without any bad side effects.
Methodology
The patient was treated with Ayurvedic medicines for one year, followed by intermittent treatment for five years.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to lack of randomization and control in the study design.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case and lacks a control group.
Participant Demographics
A 47-year-old male diabetic patient.
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