International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent malignancies among women worldwide, originating primarily in the milk ducts or lobules of the breast. Early detection is key to effective treatment, especially in non-invasive stages. Standard treatment protocols involve surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, which can lead to various side effects affecting the patient’s quality of life. Increasingly, patients are turning to complementary therapies like homeopathy to manage treatment-related symptoms and to enhance holistic well-being. Homeopathy, when used alongside conventional medicine, may support symptom relief, emotional healing, immune function, and palliative care. Remedies are prescribed based on a patient’s physical, emotional, and constitutional makeup, addressing both the disease and the individual. Commonly used homeopathic remedies in breast cancer care include Carcinosin, Conium maculatum, Phytolacca, and Ignatiaamara, among others. These remedies aim to reduce nausea, pain, anxiety, fatigue, and support the healing process during and after conventional therapies. Though not a replacement for standard medical care, homeopathy offers a gentle, non-toxic adjunct that may improve quality of life for breast cancer patients, particularly in managing side effects and addressing the mind-body connection.