One-year disease-free resolution of recurrent mildly metabolically active left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy of infective etiology in a postmastectomy breast cancer survivor through Ayurveda: A positron emission tomography-computed tomography docum

Breast carcinoma is one of the leading malignancies among women, often associated with long-term physical and psychological challenges. This report presents the case of a 53-year-old female diagnosed with carcinoma of the left breast in 2019, who underwent six cycles of chemotherapy, mastectomy, and radiotherapy. In November 2020, she received neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by modified radical mastectomy and postoperative radiotherapy, with the last session completed in January 2021. In February 2023, positron emission tomography-computed tomography revealed a left supraclavicular lymph node suggestive of reactive lymphadenopathy. The patient subsequently developed right upper limb swelling, chest wall pain, and generalized weakness, leading her to seek Ayurvedic care in March 2023. Ayurvedic interventions, including personalized therapies, dietary, and lifestyle modifications, were initiated. Follow-up evaluations showed steady improvement – partial response by June 2023, minor but nonconcerning changes in February 2024, and complete resolution of the disease by July 2024, which remained stable through December 2024. This case demonstrates that Ayurveda , through its holistic and personalized approach, holds significant potential not only in providing symptomatic relief but also in addressing the chance of cancer recurrence, thereby offering a ray of hope for cancer survivors.