Cancer and Constitutional susceptibility

Human bodies are susceptible to develop various chronic illnesses. Cancer is a chronic illness. Clinical experiences reveal that some particular types of human constitution are prone to develop cancer. In homeopathy, several such body constitutions have been  recognized. Amongst these, some constitutions  are found to be more closely associated with cancer formation than others.

 Homeopathic body constitutions are almost equivalent of human genetic constitutions. According to genetics and molecular biology, some particular genes, namely oncogene and anti-oncogene, are responsible for causing some particular types of cancer. Similarly, according to homeopathy, some body constitutions have their innate susceptibility to develop some particular types of cancer.

For instance, Sepia and Natrum mur constitutions are  prone to develop cancer of uterine cervix from HPV infection. Similarly, Lycopodium constitution is prone to develop hepatic cancer from tobacco and alcohol abuse. On the other hand, Nux vomica and Sulphur constitutions are  prone to develop lung cancer due to excessive use of smoking and drinking. Female Calcarea carb constitution is prone to develop breast cancer due to hormonal disorder. Male Natrum mur constitution on the other hand is prone to develop prostate cancer due to hormone testosterone disorder.