Article: A REVIEW ON INTEGRATING MODERN INVESTIGATIVE MODALITIES IN AYURVEDIC ONCOLOGY: A TRANSLATIONAL APPROACH TO ARBUDA

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.165189

Pages: 152-157

Author: Rishita Gohel *, Rahul K. Gohil, Sushant Sud

Abstract: Arbuda Vyadhi in Ayurveda bears clinical similitude with malignant tumor or cancer in modern medicine. Since cancer remains one of top causes of death globally, it requires multidisciplinary strategy for management. Although Ayurveda provides thorough examination which is mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic treatise, certain modern tools require in current era for diagnosis of Arbuda. By incorporating contemporary diagnostic technologies has greatly expand scope and effectiveness of Ayurvedic cancer treatment. In order to discover cancer early, accurately, localization, staging, and tracking treatment outcome, for all these information modern investigations are required. These facilitate accurate treatment planning by guiding in distinguish Arbuda from others. Furthermore, patient safety is also maintained by regular monitoring through this tool. Modern investigations like biopsy, imaging techniques (CT, MRI, PET-scan, USG, Mammography), Histopathology, Tumor markers all these used for standardized diagnosis of Arbuda. By offering outcome measurements, modern investigations greatly aid clinical research in Ayurvedic oncology, and they promote evidence-based validation of conventional treatments. It provides bridging the gap between both sciences, this integrative strategy improves therapeutic results, patient confidence and compliance. Thus, the synergy between modern investigations and traditional Ayurvedic principles significantly improves the diagnosis and management of Arbuda. It ensures a holistic and scientifically grounded approach to cancer care.

Keyword: Arbuda, Cancer, Investigations, Tumor marker