Regression Of Cancer After Intensive Meditation
Medical Journal of Australia 2: 1976; 184
View Original Source →Abstract
A case of spontaneous complete regression of metastatic breast carcinoma (malignant pleural effusion and bone metastases) was previously reported from M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. The patient did not receive any form of hormonal manipulation or systemic chemotherapy. This patient has now relapsed after 72 months of spontaneous complete remission, and a follow-up of her clinical history is presented. A search of the literature for previously reported instances of spontaneous regression of breast carcinoma indicates that this event is exceedingly rare.
Case Details
Personal Characteristics
Single woman aged 49 years
Clinical Characteristics
Pathologically proven carcinomas of both breasts, radiologically proven metastases in the spine, ascites, loss of flesh above and below the clavicles
Remission Characteristics
Initial regression of the tumours after radical radiotherapy, remission of symptoms after oophorectomy, gradual cessation of further deterioration after six weeks of intensive meditation, development of soft patches in the under surface of the left breast, right breast nipple no longer retracted, abdomen soft to palpation, gain of 9 pounds in weight
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Intensive meditation
Clinical Treatment
Radical radiotherapy to both breasts, oophorectomy, treatment with laetrile in mexico, blood transfusion, cytotoxic drugs (advised but not accepted)
Non-Clinical Treatment
Intensive meditation
Additional Notes
The patient attended more than 100 sessions of intensive meditation in a small group under the author's guidance and also practised at home