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The following are a few questions posted by Yoddhas on the group, and the comments received by the other members. Please note that this is a mere collation of posts and information discussed by the group members. We have not conducted any further examination or investigation of this information.

1. Can Ayurvedic or Homeopathic treatment cure cancer and tumours?


Ans: The doctor one of our group members spoke to is a 79 year old ayurvedic vaidya who lives in Shimoga Karnataka. The doctor's name is Vaidya Annaiah. He is said to make his own medicines using ayurvedic raw materials. He is apparently quite knowledgeable as far as chemotherapy and allopathy is concerned and requires all possible diagnostic reports the patient has. His address as provided by our Yoddha is:
 Susan Villa, Near Simogga One. Shimogga City.


Another group member suggested an allegedly famous doctor for cancer at Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh. His name is Dr.Yashi Dhonden. Dr.Yeshi does not visit any place, the patient will have to visit him there itself. It is believed he does not work In December due to unfavorable weather conditions. According to our Yoddha, if the patient can travel, Dr.Yeshi will see patient's report, skin and urine samples etc. Based on that he will give medicine, which varies according to the patient’s condition. If the patient cannot travel then he will see just the reports and urine sample. His address was given to be; Ashoka Niwas, Jogibara Road, Mcleodganj, Dharamsala, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Contact: 01892-221461, 094-59-909699




2.When is the best time to opt for alternative treatments, such as Ayurveda and Homeopathy?

A. When all rounds of chemotherapy are completed and there is good response from them and the person is in remission


B. When there is no response from chemotherapy/drugs and no other viable treatments are available?

Ans: When posed with this question, majority of our Yoddhas voted for situation A. Furthermore it was suggested that the oncologist's opinion must be taken.

3. How to reduce the pain caused by swelling of the hand due to IV (also known as Thrombosis, i.e formation of bold clot in the vein.)?

Ans: It was suggested, to apply thrombophob cream thrice a day without rubbing. Also one can put a belt around the patient’s neck to give support to the hand. Keeping the hand supported with the help of a sling and not laying on it when the medicine is being given was also another advice pitched. If the pain persists, our group members suggest using an ice pack. One of our group members had chemo for more than a year so the Yoddha had a port/catheter inserted under the skin on upper chest, just below the collarbone. Apparently, through the port drugs can be injected and blood samples can be drawn many times, usually with lesser discomfort for the patient than a more typical IV. One can check for this option as well if the pain is due to IV. Our group members also suggest enquiring about a Magnesium Sulphate and Glycerine dressing (also called MAGSULF dressing) to the oncologist to help the swelling.




4. What are the best ways of dealing with the side effects of chemo?

Ans: As per one Yoddha, chemo acidifies the body and hence it is important to consume alkaline foods such as Coconut water and Cucumber juice to feel better. Our group members also said that doctors generally recommend nutrition food like Prosure to address the side effects of Chemotherapy and improve strength.

5. Is there an NGO that provides financial support for treatment of Tumours?

Ans: Our Yoddhas advice you to contact 'India Health Helpline': medical projects to help members of the community. This has apparently been set up by a Consultant,who specializes in Cancer treatment. 'India Health Helpline' offers FREE initial medical consultations by specialist medical consultants to people in Gujarat, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune and Mumbai. Number: (India) 18602333666.

Some Yoddhas also suggested trying the Prime Minister Relief fund for financial aid during cancer treatment, although they suspect the process takes lot of time.

6. Recommend good oncologists/hospitals in India


Ans: The following suggestions came up:


-Hospitals:

1.Rajiv Gandhi hospital, Delhi


2.Gangaram hospital, New Delhi


3.Tata Memorial, Mumbai


4. Apollo Hospital, Chennai


-Doctors:


1.In Delhi, you can consult Dr Lalit in AIIMS, Dr.Randhir Sood in Medanta who is,apparently, also visiting faculty in Harvard medical school USA. Also at BLK,Delhi, Dr. Dharam Choudhary and Dr.Akhil Dubey (cell number +91 98 18 857545) were recommended. At Rajiv Gandhi; Dr. Dinesh Bhurani and at Saket City hospital; Dr. Punnet Gupta were recommended. 


2. In Mumbai, Dr S.H Advani in Raheja/Sushrusha/Somaiya Hospital was recommended.


7. Can dietary changes/home remedy help in the fight against cancer?

Ans: Our members suggested that the following diet/mixes give significant boosts to immunity & strength and also purportedly control cancer cells. This is what our Yoddhas had to say:

 Fundamentally, cancer cells feed on milk & sugar products. Avoid drinking cow milk, sugar and have Soya milk.

Try and include these items during the day and maintain a schedule:

1. Boiled beetroots and carrots 


2.Watermelon 


3.Fresh garlic 


4.Green tea 


5.Soya milk with turmeric


6.Almonds, cashew nuts, Apricots 


7.Very Imp -Flax seeds or flax powder (Linseeds), Sunflower seeds. 


8. Green Sprouts, Broccoli


9. Strawberries, red or black raspberries, apples 


10.Use olive oil


11.Boiled tomato(to be avoided when platelet count is low) and Sweet Potatoes


12.Egg whites


13.Oatmeal, Wholegrain bread, i.e brown bread
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4.Idli, pongal, dosas. Uttapam


15.Take foods with very less salt and drink more water

16.Never take cow dairy products


17.Avoid consuming Milk shakes, Sugary tea, Burgers, Ice creams, 
Raw milk, Packed foods, biscuits, choclates, cakes, soft drinks, and
Fried foods.

18. Sugar cane juice has good cancer fighting ability

19. Par boiled Broccoli, Broccoli sprouts

20. Cucumber,Lime water and coconut water

21. Aloe vera and giloi mixture

22. Wheatgrass juice

23. Laxmi Taru leaves

24. Honey, cinnamon powder, activated vitamin and cur cumin mix
In addition to these, it was suggested to spend 30 minutes early morning in the sunlight every day and to avoid eating mutton.

8. Does Graviola (soursop) juice consumption, in addition to normal medication, help cure malignancy?


Ans: It helped one of our Yoddhas but after two months or so of consumption. It acted as a painkiller.

Another Yoddha says there is strong evidence that it helps some, but not all types of cancer, and it helps breast cancer patients mainly.

9.In case one has to go on a liquid diet during the course of treatment, which liquid foods can give maximum energy to a person?

Ans: Our Yoddha suggests simple dal water. Or dal and rice boiled in cooker and it's water given. He says that would be high in proteins but asks to make sure it is room temp and nothing of strong smell. That induces vomiting.

10.Reviews regarding Cannabis oil treatment. Is it effective in fighting cancer?

Ans: One of our Yoddhas recommends it. He says the oil is as good a sleeping tablet. The dosage is half a grain of oil (half of a rice grain) every 6 hours depending on the patient. He suggests starting with half grain and if the patient is feeling too sleepy, you can increase it after a week.

Most important benefit is that this will act as pain relief and the person will feel less pain as per this Yoddha.

Regarding improvements, he says you will know from the patient's behaviour. Since the patient will be taken for regular checkups for CT scan and other scans one can thus monitor the technical progress.

Our Yoddha understands that one will have to consume this for 6-8 weeks and then maintenance dose thereon and insists that this treatment must be backed with green foods.

The following links were also recommended by our Yoddhas:

http://themindunleashed.org/2014/11/mindblowing-microscopic-footage-cancer-cells-eliminated-cannabis-oil.html

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qAyhQnBDE_I

11.Is a white spongy structure in vomit due to chemo a cause of worry?

Ans: One of our Yoddhas said that you can find that kind of stuff coming out,"chewing gum" like, on a few occasions. It MAY be due to (a)Oral hygiene not being up to mark (b)Congestion in throat with sputum (c)  Or because of some oral cavity some tablets can stay there longer.

It can be most likely oral fungal growth getting accumulated as per our Yoddha, which is bad and a source for aggravating some bacterial infections. This needs to be avoided at all cost. It was suggested to clean the mouth with (i) baking soda (ii)take some gauge and clean tongue etc. and  of course not  letting mouth be dry. Few sips every half an hour if not more.

12.What are some of the top advices that a patient fighting cancer can give?

1. Accurate DIAGNOSIS & timely detection is the key. Please don't hesitate to ask your doctor "are these symptoms related to any dangerous disease like Cancer?" If yes, diagnose to rule out or confirm the same.

2. Pray to the Almighty. Prayers give you courage. Involve your circles. Let it be a mass affair.

3. Along with modern medicines, try alternatives as well.

One Yoddha has been using Honey + cinnamon powder, Activated Vitamin C & Curcumin, Soursop juice, Acupressure, Pranic Healing & affirmations etc. since detection.

4. Continue the way you are. Behave as if nothing has changed. Your hobbies, things of interest are to be kept abreast to the greatest extent possible.

5. Do not collect information on cancer diagnosis, treatment etc. from unauthorized sources like the internet & people who are less qualified or less knowledgeable in the subject.

6. Ensure that you are consulting the best doctors available. Have faith in them. Follow their advice strictly.

7. Cancer patients are immuno-compromised. Stay away from crowded places. Avoid visitors.

8. Avoid crystal (white) sugar. Some researchers say that Cancer cells feed on sugar. However it should be noted that some of our Yoddhas believe that this is a myth and sugar may actually help patients by giving them needed calories. Please check with your doctor.

9. Your relationships play an important role. Maintain them.

10. Success & failure happen in your mind. If you are determined to succeed, you will. Have faith in you & people who support you.

Come out triumphant!

Additional links provided by our Yoddhas that can be of help

- Ginger roots for fighting ovarian and prostrate cancer

http://worldtruth.tv/ginger-root-kills-ovarian-prostate-cancer-cells-better-than-chemo/

-Health benefits of neem

http://www.saching.com/Article/Health-benefits-of-Neem--Use-of-Neem-in-treating-cancer/3512

-Paradise Tree, a solace for cancer patients

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article1425176.ece

-Ehealth app to support cancer patients and families.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/287249.php
-Helpful article on Myelodysplastic Syndrome and bone marrow

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/myelodysplastic/Patient/page1