Radiotherapy: 1 definition
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Radiotherapy means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Radiotherapy is used in the treatment of Cancer (a disease affecting mankind).—Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy have cytotoxic effects, which are hazardous to the normal cells of the patient, causing many unnecessary effects.—The efficacy of the radiotherapy has been described by 4 ‘R’ s, that is, repair, redistribution, repopulation, and reoxygenation. The controlled use of radiotherapy provides different outputs on healthy and malignant tissues. [...] Radiotherapy frequently causes damage to the normal cells, which is evident in the form of adverse reactions. [...] After radiotherapy, acute adverse reactions like nausea, vomiting, skin reaction, mucocitis, and fatigue occur. Among the chronic long-term effects, xerostomia, tastelessness, edema, and damage to other organs may occur.
Rasayana-avaleha counteracts the various adverse effects of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy, in particular as under: Tulasi, which has vishanashana-prabhava, and probably destroys the toxic substances released by cell injury when administered with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The radio-protective effect of the extract of Tulasi leaves has also been proved by pharmacological study.
Rasayana-avaleha (an Ayurvedic preparation) has proved to be an effective adjuvant therapy in protecting patients from the adverse effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. [...]. Therefore, administration of rasayana-avaleha along with chemotherapy and radiotherapy can improve the quality of life of cancer patients.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Full-text (+2): Repair, Redistribution, Repopulation, Reoxygenation, Nausea, Vomiting, Mucocitis, Tastelessness, Xerostomia, Edema, Vikirana-pravidhi, Vikiran-pravidhi, Emblica officinalis, Withania somnifera, Tinospora cordifolia, Glycirrhiza glabra, Leptadenia reticulata, Ocimum sanctum, Piper longum, Cancer.
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Search found 27 books and stories containing Radiotherapy; (plurals include: Radiotherapies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Exploring rapid advancements in radiation therapy for head-neck cancer. < [2020: Volume 9, February issue 2]
Impact of radiopharmaceutical on health < [2019: Volume 8, December issue 13]
Nutraceuticals andamp; human health < [2023: Volume 12, August special issue 14]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Incidence and Characteristics of Retinoblastoma in Poland < [Volume 18, Issue 12 (2021)]
Second Malignant Neoplasms Following Radiotherapy < [Volume 9, Issue 12 (2012)]
Economic Evaluations of Magnetic Resonance Image-Guided Radiotherapy (MRIgRT) < [Volume 19, Issue 17 (2022)]
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
A Prospective and Observational Study to Assess the Hematological Toxicities... < [Vol. 18 No. 02 (2024)]
Formulation and Evaluation of Sublingual Film Loaded with Granisetron... < [Vol. 15 No. 1 (2021)]
Comparison of Clinical Effectiveness of Folfirinox versus Gemcitabine on... < [Vol. 11 No. 03: Supplementary Issue (2017)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Conquering newer arenas like Cancer in Ayurvedic Healthcare < [Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)]
Ayurveda for Cancer therapy - A Review < [Vol. 8 No. 5 (2023)]
Role of Ayurveda medicine in the management of Carcinoma of Breast < [Vol. 9 No. 4 (2024)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Effect of Ferula assa foetida resin on 4T1-induced breast cancer. < [Volume 8 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2017]
Efficacy of herbal mouthwash for periodontitis and mucositis: Trials. < [Volume 14 (issue 6), Nov-Dec 2023]
Draksha-guduchyadi kavala for radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis < [Volume 13 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2022]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Split-Course Radiotherapy in Stage IV Head and Neck Cancer < [v.7(1): 1–98 2000 Jan]
Nuclear Morphometry and AgNOR Score in Head and Neck SCC Response < [Volume 17 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2010]
Current Trends in the Management of Oral Mucositis Related to Cancer Treatment < [v.15(3): 1–84 2008 Jul]