THE NEED OF AYURVEDIC PALLIATIVE CARE IN CA BREAST

Breast cancer (CA breast) is the most common malignancy among women worldwide, often associated with pain, fatigue, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life. While modern oncology offers curative and supportive approaches, palliative care remains underutilized. Ayurveda, with its holistic philosophy, emphasizes physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and offers a complementary role in palliative care. Integrating Ayurvedic principles may provide symptomatic relief, improve quality of life, and support patients through advanced stages of CA breast. This article explores the need for Ayurvedic palliative care, highlights classical approaches for symptom management, and evaluates its potential role in improving quality of life.