Alternative medicine to treat prostate cancer is still widely chosen by people in Indonesia. One way of treatment is to consume medicinal plants that are believed to cure prostate cancer.
However, you need to keep in mind that these alternative treatments cannot replace regular medical therapy or surgical procedures. So, the use of alternative cancer treatments should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
Natural Ingredients Used as Alternative Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in a man's prostate, the small gland between the penis and bladder. Prostate cancer is usually slow growing and requires only minimal treatment. Even so, there is also prostate cancer that can spread quickly.
Here are some types of natural ingredients that are used as alternative treatments to help treat prostate cancer:
Pomegranate juice
A study revealed that pomegranate juice may have preventive and treatment effects against prostate cancer in humans.
That's because pomegranates are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C which can boost the immune system. However, further research is needed to support this alternative medicine.
Tomato
In several studies, it is known that people who often eat tomatoes or other fruits rich in lycopene have a lower risk of cancer.
Furthermore, some researchers believe tomatoes can help treat prostate cancer. However, further research is needed to determine how lycopene can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Saw palmetto
Saw palmetto is a type of berry that has long been used as a natural alternative medicine for prostate and urinary disorders.
However, consuming this type of berry can cause some side effects, and also keep in mind that more research is needed to confirm its benefits in treating prostate cancer.
To treat prostate cancer, medical treatments, such as radiotherapy, radical prostatectomy, brachytherapy, hormone therapy, or cryotherapy, are options that have been shown to be effective.
Alternative treatments for prostate cancer using natural ingredients are widely chosen, because they are cheaper and easier to do. However, the effectiveness of these natural ingredients in treating prostate cancer is generally still uncertain.
Therefore, you are not recommended to use alternative medicine to replace drugs and therapy given by a doctor. You should consult a doctor to get the right treatment.
