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Gynecological Cancer

Gynecological cancer refers to Cancers of the female reproductive tract. This includes vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus and ovaries.

Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer is almost always caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Vaccines are now available making Cervical Cancer one of the most preventable types of Cancer.
Symptoms may include:
  • bleeding between periods
  • pain during sex or bleeding after sex
  • heavier periods
  • discharge from the vagina
  • vaginal bleeding after menopause

Uterine Cancer
There are 2 main types of Uterine Cancer:
  • Endometrial cancer (in the lining of the uterus)
  • Uterine sarcomas
Symptoms may include
  • discharge that is watery or with blood, often with a foul smell
  • bleeding between periods or after menopause
  • abdominal discomfort or pain
  • difficult or painful urination
  • pain during sex

Ovarian Cancer
Cancer of the Ovaries can be asymptomatic or present with a variety of vague symptoms.
Symptoms may include:
  • abdominal bloating or swelling
  • pain in the abdomen or pelvis
  • indigestion, loss of appetite, feeling full after eating
  • frequent or urgent urination
  • change in bowel habit
  • weight loss or weight gain
  • unexplained fatigue.
If several of these symptoms are not explained and continue for a period of time, investigation should eliminate Ovarian cancer.
Family history, Smoking and obesity are risk factors. Having had children, using oral contraceptives or having tubal ligation all reduce risk of Cervical Cancer.

Traditional Treatment
In Traditional medicine, promoting and regulating the menstrual cycle is regarded as important to avoid various gynecological disorders which may include cancer. Moving the blood and regulating Qi are important factors both to prevent and treat Gynecological Cancers.

Douches have long been used for Gynecological Cancer in the western tradition, especially of the Cervix. It is interesting to note that prepared (boiled) juice or distilled water of Black Nightshade has been long used topically, and water extracts have been shown to inhibit growth of Cervical Cancer in modern research.

Wirtzung (1598) gave several rules in  the treatment of Cancer of the Uterus or Cervix:
1. If there is an ulcer which is very moist, drying medicines should be applied
2. If there is a 'venomous' quality the principle method of treatment is to remove the venomous quality.
3. Food and drink must be chosen which cleanse and create good blood.
4. The use of 'Maturative' medicines increases the venomous matter and increases the cancer.
5. Use medicines that dissolve and dry, followed by Incarnative medicines
6. If the Ulcer can be seen 'the same is to be refreshed with clean and fine cloth continually'
7. 'Quietness in this diseases is better than motion'


Bloodletting, especially in the right foot is useful.

Diet
1. Thin, red, dry wine
2. Wine with Mastic, Comfrey and Feverfew boiled in it


Western Tradition
Simples
Madder
Bitter Almond
Zedoary
Comfrey
Vervain
Crab / Crayfish
Rhubarb
Black Nightshade
Rue
Water Lily root
Ragwort

Formulas
Powder for Cancer

Purging
Benedicta Pills
Chinese Classification
Simples
Astragalus Huang Qi
Paeonia Mu Dan Pi
Zedoary (E Zhu)
Wikstroemia, Le Ge Wang
Coriolus, Yun Zhi
Sargassum, Hai Zao
Atractylodes Bai Zhu
Peach kernel (Tao Ren)
Cyperus Xiang Fu
Phellinus, Sang Huang
Ganoderma applanatum


Formulas
Ping Xiao Capsules (TCM Patent)
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang



Special Formula

1. Cervical Cancer: Gold chloride (1 grain), White Sugar (1 drams). Powder, divide into 12 doses. Take 1 dose twice daily. (Sobernheim, 1840)

2. Cervical Cancer: doses of extract equivalent to 60 grams of Pinellia Ban Xia was taken daily in 3 divided doses while the same herb was used topically. Out of 247 cases, 63 had complete recovery, marked improvement in 84 cases and slight improvement in 44 cases. (Chen & Chen)

3. Cervical Cancer: decoction of Arisaema Tian Nan Xing was taken beginning with 15 grams daily and increasing to 45 grams daily. The same herb was used topically in suppository or douche. Effective rate was 78%. (Chen & Chen)

4. Ovarian Cancer
    Vinegar-prepared Zedoary (E Zhu)
    Vinegar-prepared Sparganium San Leng
    Vinegar-prepared Flying Squirrel feces (Wu Ling Zhi)
    Rhubarb (Da Huang)
    Musk

5. After necessary Bleeding and Purging
    Oxymel of Squill              0.5 oz.
    Byzantine Syrup
    Syrup of Vinegar             3/4 oz. ea.
    Lovage Water
    Agrimony Water              1 oz. ea.
    Chicory Water                  2 oz.
This is taken early in the morning for a number of days until the urine becomes clean and of good color. (Wirtzung)

Topically:
1. Cancer of the Uterus can be treated with douches of juices of Plantain, Knotgrass, Lettuce and Purslane mixed together. Concentrated decoction can also be used.
2. Decoction or clarified juice of Black Nightshade
has been used as a douche.
3. Douche for Cancer of the Uterus:
  Datura leaf                    half oz.
  Boiling water                2 pints
Infuse half an hour, strain and add 2 drams of Alum to each ounce of infusion. (Universal Formulary, 1850)
4. Salve for Tumors and Cancer of the Uterus, (infused) Oils of Wallflower, Feverfew, Saffron, Myrrh, Opopanax, Turpentine, made into a salve with Celery juice (Wirtzung)
5. Cervical Cancer, Realgar topically with Alum and Myrrh


Research
–Therapeutic Potential of Natural Products in Treatment of Cervical Cancer: A Review
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The Potential of Chinese Herbal Medicines in the Treatment of Cervical Cancer
–Mechanisms and Advances in Anti-Ovarian Cancer with Natural Plants Component

Cannabis
–Cannabidiol rather than Cannabis sativa extracts inhibit cell growth and induce apoptosis in cervical cancer cells
Cyperus rotundus, Xiang Fu
–6-Acetoxy Cyperene, a Patchoulane-type Sesquiterpene Isolated from Cyperus rotundus Rhizomes Induces Caspase-dependent Apoptosis in Human Ovarian Cancer Cells.
Paris:
Aqueous Extract of Paris polyphylla (AEPP) Inhibits Ovarian Cancer via Suppression of Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-Gamma Coactivator (PGC)-1alpha
Solanum
–Antitumor activity of crude polysaccharides isolated from Solanum nigrum Linne on U14 cervical carcinoma bearing mice.
–Antitumor effects of total alkaloids isolated from Solanum nigrum in vitro and in vivo.
–Protective effects of fraction 1a of polysaccharides isolated from Solanum nigrum Linne on thymus in tumor-bearing mice.
–Aqueous extract of Solanum nigrum inhibit growth of cervical carcinoma (U14) via modulating immune response of tumor bearing mice and inducing apoptosis of tumor cells.
–Aqueous Extract of Solanum nigrum Leaf Activates Autophagic Cell Death and Enhances Docetaxel-Induced Cytotoxicity in Human Endometrial Carcinoma Cells
–Cisplatin-, Doxorubicin-, and Docetaxel-Induced Cell Death Promoted by the Aqueous Extract of Solanum nigrum in Human Ovarian Carcinoma Cells.
Withania:
–Withaferin a alone and in combination with cisplatin suppresses growth and metastasis of ovarian cancer by targeting putative cancer stem cells.

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