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The Carcinosin Quiz

                    by Chris Kurz


THIS QUIZ IS intended to be taken after reading Don Webley's article, Carcinosin, David Kramer's analysis of the case of K.J., A Case of Desperation, and K.J.'s account of his illness and its treatment by David Kramer, A Painful Road to Homeopathic Cure. Quiz answers can be found following the questions below.

The Quiz:

Question: What is the remedy source for Carcinosin?

Question: Name the man who is known today for having first published a large collection of clinical experiences with this remedy, mainly on children.

Question: Name three important characteristics seen on the face and skin of the typical Carcinosin.

Question: Which three diseases, when present in the patient's family history, should alert you to the possibility of Carcinosin?

Question: Name four strong food desires typical of Carcinosin.

Question: To which three things are Carcinosin patients frequently sensitive?

Question: There are two strong likings (apart from food) that Carcinosin shares with Sepia.

Question: What is a common sleep position for Carcinosin?

Question: Classify the following three statements about Carcinosin as either true or false.

Question: These patients are often emotionally very "hard" and judgmental, and don't have an open ear for others' complaints.

Question: Their sexual drive is usually high, and frequent masturbation is not uncommon.

Question: In terms of being fastidious, Carcinosin is closer to Arsenicum than to Sulphur.

Question: Choose five remedies with which Carcinosin may easily be confused.





The Answers:

Question: What is the remedy source for Carcinosin?
Answer: Tissue from a malignant breast tumor.

Question: Name the man who is known today for having first published a large collection of clinical experiences with this remedy, mainly on children.
Answer: Foubister.

Question: Name three important characteristics seen on the face and skin of the typical Carcinosin.
Answer: Blue sclerae, cafe-au-lait hue, and dark moles.

Question: Which three diseases, when present in the patient's family history, should alert you to the possibility of Carcinosin?
Answer: Cancer, tuberculosis, and diabetes.

Question: Name four strong food desires typical of Carcinosin.
Answer: Chocolate, fat, spicy, and salt.

Question: To which three things are Carcinosin patients frequently sensitive?
Answer: Reprimand, music, and the seashore.

Question: There are two strong likings (apart from food) that Carcinosin shares with Sepia.
Answer: Thunderstorms, dancing.

Question: What is a common sleep position for Carcinosin?
Answer: Knee-chest position.

Question: Classify the following three statements about Carcinosin as either true or false.

  1. These patients are often emotionally very "hard" and judgmental, and don't have an open ear for others' complaints. Answer: False.

  2. Their sexual drive is usually high, and frequent masturbation is not uncommon. Answer: True.

  3. In terms of being fastidious, Carcinosin is closer to Arsenicum than to Sulphur. Answer: True.

Question: Choose five remedies with which Carcinosin may easily be confused.
Answer: Staphisagria, Natrum muriaticum, Sepia, Phosphor, and Arsenicum.






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