Integrative oncology using the viscum album therapy improves quality of life in a dog diagnosed with oral fibrosarcoma - case report / Oncologia integrativa por meio da terapia viscum album melhora a qualidade de vida em um cão diagnosticado com fibrossarcoma oral - relato de caso
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34117/bjdv8n3-149Keywords:
mistletoe, cancer, dog, complementary therapy.Abstract
Cancer in dogs and cats comprises a complex process with several variables. For this reason, its treatment is difficult and often does not offer many benefits to patients. Oral fibrosarcoma is a relatively common neoplasm in veterinary oncology, and it is among the three most frequent neoplasm in canine species. Conventional treatment is, in general, surgical followed by chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. However, such therapy does not contemplate the cure or even the patients' quality of life. Within this context, integrative therapies arise to offer a better quality of life and longevity to cancer patients, valuing their welfare. Homeopathy has gained emphasis in this area, offering patients relief and quality of life. It is used as a single therapy and/or combined with conventional treatments and can reduce the side effects caused by the latter. This study aimed to report the integrative treatment of a canine patient diagnosed with oral fibrosarcoma using the Viscum album therapy, injectable homeopathy, chromotherapy, among others, which provided quality and survival of 27 months.
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