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Kerala’s first medical oncologist, the erstwhile Dr. CP Mathew, has left a rich legacy in cancer patients' case diaries and medical records. These documents contain valuable information about his attempts to integrate Siddha and Ayurveda treatments to manage cancer. A preliminary examination of these documents compiled over more than four decades gives us a glimpse of his contributions relevant to the development of Integrative Oncology in India. Patients who received treatment from Dr. CP Mathew presented with different types of cancer in varying stages of progression. In his clinical practice, he developed treatment approaches that integrated Ayurveda and Siddha with the standard of care for specific types and presentations of cancer. At Cherian Ashram in Kottayam, where he treated cancer patients, a team of medical doctors, including a senior Ayurveda physician and a Naturopathy and Yoga expert, worked together to offer integrative care. Based on his experience, he emphasized that the public should be made aware of the available options for alternative treatments even in advanced stages of cancer. While Ayurveda and Siddha could bolster the patient's immunity and improve clinical outcomes, he pointed out that such interventions could also improve tolerance to chemotherapy and radiation. In the wake of the growing global interest in Integrative Oncology, the work of Dr. CP Mathew preserved in the medical records of his cancer patients deserves to be studied with an open mind.
Dr. C. P. Mathew was a prominent figure in the field of oncology in Kerala, India.1 He was the Head of the Oncology Department at Kottayam Medical College and later served as its Vice Principal.2
Here are some key facts about Dr. C. P. Mathew:
Pioneer in Oncology: He is recognized as Kerala's first cancer specialist and was instrumental in setting up the Regional Cancer Centre in Thiruvananthapuram.
Integrative Approach: Dr. Mathew was known for his unique approach to cancer treatment, which integrated modern medicine (allopathy) with traditional Indian systems like Ayurveda and Siddha.3 He extensively researched and applied these traditional methods, even after his retirement from government service.4
Early Life and Education: Born in Changanacherry, Kottayam, in 1929, he completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College in 1954 and his post-graduation from Trivandrum Medical College in 1965.5
Career: He held positions in various medical colleges across Kerala, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and Kottayam.6 He retired from government service in 1986.7
Post-retirement Work: After retiring, he continued to practice and consult patients, often at Cherian Ashram in Kottayam, where he further developed his integrative oncology methods.8 He also traveled extensively as a visiting professor.
Spiritual Inclination: Notably, he, despite being born Christian, embraced Sanatana Dharma later in his life, studying Vedas and Upanishads.9
Demise: Dr. C. P. Mathew passed away on October 20, 2021, at the age of 92.10
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