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 Introduction: Hundreds of thousands of breast cancer cases are reported every year in the US, and one in every seven women develops breast cancer during her lifetime. The chance of being affected by breast cancer increases with age. The good news is that most breast lumps are not cancer, but it is still important to be knowledgeable about this widespread disease. Radiation is a proven cause of breast cancer, and some studies link breast cancer with heredity, dietary choices, obesity and hormones (birth control pills). Cancers in general have also been associated with numerous chemical carcinogens and non-ionizing radiation (EMF). The best way to fight breast cancer is through early detection. Women, who find breast cancer lumps early on, are far more likely to successfully defeat the disease. Through a combination of self-breast cancer exams as well as regular visits to the doctor and mammograms, discovery in a timely fashion is highly likely. Recent studies warn women against routine mammography because of the increased exposure to X-rays. - Analysis of the patient The patient was a 46 year old female teacher with a diagnosis of breast cancer, based on physical examination, pathological sampling and nuclear scanning. She saw a general physician, primarily because of severe lumbar pain, but unfortunately the case was misdiagnosed and only analgesic medicine was prescribed. The pain did not improve so she visited a neurosurgeon. The doctor examined her and ordered an x-ray and whole body scan, which showed several images of increased uptake. A metastatic cancer of breast cancer, in its 4th stage was finally diagnosed. She was so exhausted mentally and physically and could not walk and preferred to lie down all the time. A physiotherapist was asked to visit her at home. He did so and gave her some physical exercises to enhance her back muscles. She was given dietary advice to increase her vital force or vitality. Then she was referred to an oncologist for chemotherapy. Most colleagues said that she would have no chance of living more than six months, but the authors believed that she could survive. A thorough search was done through the internet. They discovered the large and astonishing number of cancer survivors in the U.S. : 9,000,000. The authors studied the best natural methods. Vegetables turned out to have the most powerful nutrients to prevent and fight cancers and of course fruits were in second place, after veggies. They recommended that the patient consume sufficient amounts of both. One of the authors was consulted about the idea of breast surgery and total mastectomy. He disagreed and convinced her husband, saying that his wife was in the fourth stage of breast cancer and such surgery was not recommended by experts and the literature. The patient was referred to one of the best known oncologists in Tehran to undergo chemotherapy. She was supported spiritually and a high fiber diet, full of vegetables and fruits was suggested. After undergoing the 1st step of chemotherapy, she was treated with cobalt irradiation. Tamoxifen was prescribed for her by the oncologist. Her vitality decreased significantly from the Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy treatments. She was referred to the author for homeopathic consultation and evaluation of the possibility of using homeopathic remedies. So she was given basic information about the homeopathic method of healing. A thorough homeopathic history was taken and subsequently the homeopathic remedy, Carcinosin 200c was prescribed and taken by her weekly for a month. Her weariness of life almost disappeared and she started to feel more energetic, without stopping her chemotherapy. Then the oncologist planned a combination therapy of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. Meanwhile, because of the indurated nature of the tumor, a single dose of the remedy Conium maculatum was prescribed. Six years after the diagnosis of a 4th stage breast cancer, the patient feels well, works at home, helps her children to study and supports her husband financially and spiritually. She has become very much interested in the homeopathic method of healing and has asked us to prescribe remedies for her daughter, son and husband. Considering her symptoms, Lycopodium was selected using Radar software. She took it in April 2011, leading to very good results. Her husband turned out to be a Lycopodium case, as well. Besides her children are now taking Carcinosinum as a preventive measure. - Family history Her grandmother was stricken by manic depressive disorder for about 40 years; her mother has been suffering from psoriasis for about 40 years and type 2 diabetes mellitus, for the least 8 years. Her deceased father was a chronic case of paranoid schizophrenia, for about 20 years. Her older sister was a long term patient with manic depressive disease, for about 28 years. One of her brothers has been suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. Her younger brother has been suffering from paranoid schizophrenia as well, for the last 18 years. Her younger sister had fibrous hyperplasia of the breast. - Prescription Carc.200c tablet was prescribed and improved her amenorrhea and she experienced menses and an inner calmness. - Report of course of treatment After the diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer the author, Dr.Sadeghi, searched for a top oncologist who visited her while she was sitting in a wheel-chair in 2004. She underwent chemotherapy at a hospital and continued to take oral drugs at home, afterwards. The oncologist was very skilful but did not let his patients ask any questions, and thus only physical symptoms were considered, neglecting the patient’s mental condition. Whereas cancer patients need special spiritual and psychological care. She was visited at home by a physical therapist. He assured he, she was able to sit and walk without using any artificial support. He also trained her certain exercises to strengthen her back muscles. Healthy eating was the next step to promote and insure her health. Consuming veggies and fruits besides other healthy foods were emphasized by the authors, as well. Her family was asked to pray for her. Recently a study, presented by the Internet, was conducted on two groups of patients, group ‘A’ and ‘B’. The families of group ‘A’ were asked to pray for their patients, while the families of group ‘B’ were not asked to do so. The outcome showed shorter duration of illness for group ‘A’. The next step was done by the oncologist who kept her on oral chemical medicines and referred the patient to a radiotherapist called Dr. Almasi in the northern region of Tehran, in 2004. She underwent this treatment twice to palliate vertebral metastatic bone pains; the first time 12 sessions and the second time, 14 sessions. After undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy she started to experience general weakness and dyspnea. One of her relatives suggested her to visit a homeopath for curative remedies and she agreed. After taking her case thoroughly, the authors started her treatment with Carcinosinum, 200 c. After 30 days of taking the first remedy she felt much better and the cancer pains improved by about 70 percent. When she came to the clinic for the second visit, a careful review of her case showed the positive effects of the remedy on her mind and body. She had experienced a feeling of calmness since the first days of taking the remedy. The other remedies she took included; Conium, Nat-m., Syphilinum and Lycopodium. The latest condition of the patient is as follows; metastatic lesions of her liver have disappeared, her breast tumor is not solid and has softened. Her oncologist suggested her to be checked up once a year. - Conclusion The case involved an integrative approach to treating the patient, including proper diet, physical therapy, chemo and radiotherapy, prayer and homeopathic remedies, which had a clear impact on the patient. She survived in spite of the worst clinical condition. The case report also demonstrates a good example of homeopathic family therapy. (Source: hpathy)
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