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Volume 8, Issue 8(Suppl) J Cancer Sci Ther
ISSN: 1948-5956 JCST, an open access journal
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Breast Cancer Congress 2016
September 19-21, 2016
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Breast Cancer September 19-21, 2016 Phoenix, USA
2nd World Congress on
Effect of vedic hymns on response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer: A randomized
clinical study
Mandeep Kaur and Chintamani
Safdarjang Hospital, India
Introduction: Vedic hymns are the oldest layers of Sanskrit literature and oldest scriptures of Hinduism considered sacred
by vedic religion. Integrative oncology is being studied and considered for complete cancer care. Benefits of yoga have been
established and it is being offered at many centers. The healing effect of spirituality and prayers are well recognized. Prayers
act by relieving stress. People who worship regularly are more optimistic and hopeful and are less stressed. They have a strong
immune system, lower blood pressure and a better capacity to face adversity.
Aims & Objectives: To assess the effects of vedic hymns on response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and to assess the effects of
these hymns on the quality of life of the patients
Materials & Methods: A randomized clinical study was done in patients of breast cancer that were taken up for neoadjuvant
chemotherapy. Patients were matched for age, stage of disease, and co-morbidities. Patients were randomized into two groups
by closed envelope method. Group 1- Patients that underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy and were counseled to listen to
vedic hymns during neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Group II- Patients that underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy but were not
subjected to hymns. Response to neo-adjuvant chemotherapy was assessed using RECIST criteria [clinical and sonological].
Responders were those with >50% reduction in tumor size. Non-Responders were <50% reduction, stable disease or progression.
The Hospital anxiety and depression score (HAD score) was also used to assess the quality of life of these patients. Vedic hymn
used was Gayatri mantra
Results: Of these 30 patients who participated in our study 20 patients (66%) patients were responders and of these 20 patients,
13 (65%) belonged to the group 1, which is statically significant. Group 1 minimum HAD score of 2 and maximum HAD score
of 6. Group 2- minimum HAD score 7 and maximum of 13. The difference in HAD score is statistically significant.
Conclusion: There was significant increase in response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the group that listened to vedic hymns.
There was overall better performance in the hymns group as compared to group II.
Mandeep Kaur et al., J Cancer Sci Ther 2016, 8:8(Suppl)