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Kidney cancer surgery in India at Mumbai and Delhi is very popular as facilities provided by Indian hospitals are comparable with any other major hospital world-wide. Indian surgeons are leaders in diagnosing and treating people with kidney cancer, and bring comprehensive, compassionate care to each patient coming for kidney cancer surgery in India supported by an array of state-of-the-art equipments to offer services that are unique and far superior to anything presently available. Over the years Indian hospitals at Mumbai and Delhi have been treating patients from various countries like USA, UK, Canada, Pakistan, Iran, Malaysia, Oman etc with a commitment to provide quality services, compassion and competence in order to meet all kinds of needs of patients coming from all over the world.

Types of kidney cancer surgery
Curing cancer that has not spread

Stage 1 and 2 cancers are most likely to be curable with surgery. It is sometimes possible to cure stage 3 cancers with surgery if the surgeon can get all the cancer out. Either the whole kidney (radical nephrectomy) or just the affected part of the kidney (partial nephrectomy) can be removed.

Radical nephrectomy

This is the most common type of surgery for kidney cancer that has not spread. The surgeon will remove the whole kidney with the tissues around it, including the adrenal gland. The adrenal gland is attached to the kidney. Some lymph nodes in the area will also be removed. The surgery is fairly major but if your cancer has not spread, this is all the treatment you will need.

Partial nephrectomy

This means removing the cancer and part of the kidney surrounding it. Some of the kidney is left behind. You may hear your doctor call this ‘nephron sparing surgery’. The nephron is the filtering unit of the kidney, so this just means that you will have some working kidney left after the operation.

Nephron sparing surgery only used to be done in special cases, for example if

Your other kidney is damaged

You only have one kidney

You have cancer in both kidneys

Keyhole surgery

Doctors prefer to call this ‘minimal access surgery’ or ‘laparoscopic surgery’. It means having an operation without needing a major incision (wound site). The surgeon uses an instrument that is a bit like a telescope. This is called a laparoscope. It has a camera so the surgeon can see inside the body. The surgeon will usually make a number of small cuts through your skin. They can put the laparoscope and other small instruments through these to carry out the surgery. So you will end up with 3 or 4 small wounds, each a centimeter or so long. The surgeon can manipulate the instruments and watch what he or she is doing on the camera. It is possible for an experienced surgeon to remove a whole kidney or part of a kidney using laparoscopic surgery. The advantages of laparoscopic surgery over normal ‘open’ surgery are

You are likely to be more comfortable and need less painkilling medication after your operation

You can usually go home from hospital more quickly

You usually recover from the operation more quickly

There are drawbacks. The operation may take longer, so you may be under anaesthetic for longer. In about 1 in 100 (1%) of these operations, the surgeon has to switch to regular ‘open’ surgery during the procedure. This could be because the position or size of the tumour makes it difficult to reach, or because there is difficulty controlling bleeding.

Treatment after surgery

In most cases, the operation to remove your kidney will not affect your bladder. This means you will not need a urostomy (a bag to collect your urine). But you might need a drainage tube (urinary catheter) from your bladder for a few days after your operation.

If your surgeon is satisfied that all the cancer has been removed, you won’t need any further treatment. If the surgeon is concerned that some cancer cells may have been left behind, you may need to have immunotherapy treatment. In some cases, you may be offered a course of radiotherapy.

Relieving symptoms

Even if your cancer is unlikely to be cured with surgery, it may still be worth you having an operation to remove it. Your doctor may call this a palliative nephrectomy. Sometimes the primary cancer causes troublesome symptoms that can be successfully treated by removing the kidney. The kidney tumour may be causing you pain locally, or causing blood in your urine. Or you may have general symptoms such as fevers or weakness. The tumour can upset levels of chemicals in your blood, which can cause all sorts of symptoms, including sickness or drowsiness. In kidney cancer, general symptoms are sometimes caused by chemicals called cytokines that are released by the tumour. Removing the tumour can get rid of these symptoms.

Removing cancer spread

This is very specialist surgery. It is becoming more common as it is possible to slow down a cancer and so give a longer and better quality of life to those with advanced cancer. In some cases, it may even be possible to cure a cancer by removing a single area of cancer spread.

Kidney cancer surgery procedure

Surgery is the most common treatment for kidney cancer. Urologic surgeons at Indian hospitals have extensive experience performing minimally invasive procedures, such as robot-assisted partial nephrectomy, which enables extremely precise incisions and rapid suturing, decreases surgical scarring, and leads to faster postsurgical healing. Indian surgeons also perform other minimally invasive, state-of-the-art techniques such as radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation. Minimally invasive options offer more precisely-targeted procedures to limit tissue damage, speed recovery and ensure as much continued normal kidney function as possible, with the least amount of discomfort and risk of complications. Minimally invasive treatment options are different for each patient depending on the extent of their disease.

Complications of kidney cancer surgery

The commonest complications of surgery are infections and blood clots. Infections can develop in your lungs, or your wound site

The signs of a wound infection are

Redness

Pain

Swelling

Oozing from the wound

Blood clots can develop because you are not moving around as much as usual.

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What is prostate gland?

The prostate is a glandular organ, about size of a walnut, present in males. The prostate is normally about 3 cm long and it lies at the neck of the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate gland produces fluid that makes up part of the semen.

What is prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is found mainly in older men. As men age, the prostate may get bigger and block the urethra or bladder. This may cause difficulty in urination or can interfere with sexual function. The condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and although it is not cancer, surgery may be needed to correct it. The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia or of other problems in the prostate may be similar to symptoms of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is often a very slow-growing disease. It can take 10 years or more for a small tumor to spread beyond the gland and pose a serious threat to health.

Cancer occurs when normal cells undergo a transformation in which they grow and multiply without any control. There are four stages of prostate cancer:

Stage I – In stage I, cancer is found in the prostate only. It is usually found accidentally during surgery for other reasons, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Stage II- In stage II, cancer is more advanced than in stage I, but has not spread outside the prostate.

Stage III- In stage III, cancer has spread beyond the outer layer of the prostate to nearby tissues. Cancer may be found in the seminal vesicles.

Stage IV- In stage IV, cancer has metastasized (spread) to lymph nodes near or far from the prostate or to other parts of the body, such as the bladder, rectum, bones, liver, or lungs. Metastatic prostate cancer often spreads to the bones.

Stages Of Prostate Cancer

What are the causes?

The cause of prostate cancer is unknown, but hormonal, genetic, environmental, and dietary factors are thought to play roles. The following risk factors have been linked with development of this condition:

* Age: There is a strong correlation between increasing age and developing prostate cancer. Autopsy records indicate that 70% of men older than 90 years have at least one region of cancer in their prostate.

* Race: African American men are 1.5-2 times more likely than white men to develop prostate cancer.

* Genetic factors: Men, who have a history of prostate cancer in their family, are at an increased risk.

* Diet: A diet high in fat has been associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer.

* Chemical agents: Exposure to chemicals such as cadmium has been implicated in the development of prostate cancer.

What are the symptoms?

Prostate cancer can produce many symptoms. Some of them have been listed below. But presence of these symptoms does not necessarily indicate prostate cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur. Some of the symptoms are:

* Weak or interrupted flow of urine.
* Frequent urination (especially at night).
* Trouble urinating.
* Pain or burning during urination.
* Blood in the urine or semen.
* A pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn’t go away.
* Painful ejaculation.

How is it diagnosed?

The doctor may perform necessary test to detect and diagnose prostate cancer. The following procedures may be used:

* Digital rectal exam (DRE): The doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels the prostate through the rectal wall for lumps or abnormal areas.

Digital rectal exam (DRE)

* Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test: A test that measures the level of PSA in the blood. PSA is a substance made by the prostate that may be found in an increased amount in the blood of men who have prostate cancer. PSA levels may also be high in men who have an infection or inflammation of the prostate or BPH (an enlarged, but noncancerous, prostate).

* Transrectal ultrasound: A procedure in which a probe that is about the size of a finger is inserted into the rectum to check the prostate. The probe is used to bounce high-energy sound waves (ultrasound)

off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echoes form a picture of body tissues called a sonogram. Transrectal ultrasound may be used during a biopsy procedure.

Transrectal ultrasound showing a series of prostate ultrasound images used to construct a 3-dimesnsional image of the prostate (volume study) and treatment plan. Key: Red line = prostate; Blue line = limit of radiation to be delivered

* Biopsy: The removal of cells or tissues so they can be viewed under a microscope by a pathologist. The pathologist will examine the biopsy sample to check for cancer cells and determine the Gleason score. The Gleason score ranges from 2-10 and describes how likely it is that a tumor will spread. The lower the number, the less likely the tumor is to spread. There are 2 types of biopsy procedures used to diagnose prostate cancer:

o Transrectal biopsy: The removal of tissue from the prostate by inserting a thin needle through the rectum and into the prostate. This procedure is usually done using transrectal ultrasound to help guide the needle. A pathologist views the tissue under a microscope to look for cancer cells.
o Transperineal biopsy: The removal of tissue from the prostate by inserting a thin needle through the skin between the scrotum and rectum and into the prostate. A pathologist views the tissue under a microscope to look for cancer cells.

If prostate cancer is diagnosed, the other tests( e.g Radionuclide bone scan, MRI. Pelvic lymphadenectomy, Seminal vesicle biopsy) are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the prostate or to other parts of the body.

What are the treatment options?

Treatments for prostate cancer are effective in most men. But one should remember that they do cause both short- and long-term side effects that may be difficult to accept. So you and your life partner or family members must discuss the treatment options in detail with their urologist and other physicians. It is essential to understand which treatments are available, how effective each is likely to be, and what side effects can be expected. All these must be weighed carefully before making a decision about which course to pursue.

Surgery

There are different types of treatment for patients with prostate cancer. Patients in good health are usually offered surgery as treatment for prostate cancer. The following types of surgery are used :

* Pelvic lymphadenectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the lymph nodes in the pelvis. A pathologist views the tissue under a microscope to look for cancer cells. If the lymph nodes contain cancer, the doctor will not remove the prostate and may recommend other treatment.

* Radical prostatectomy: This approach makes especially good sense for relatively healthy patients under age 65. For one thing, such men generally have the strength to handle a major operation. A surgical procedure to remove the prostate, surrounding tissue, and seminal vesicles. There are 2 types of radical prostatectomy:

o Retropubic prostatectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the prostate through an incision (cut) in the abdominal wall. Removal of nearby lymph nodes may be done at the same time.
o Perineal prostatectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the prostate through an incision (cut) made in the perineum (area between the scrotum and anus). Nearby lymph nodes may also be removed through a separate incision in the abdomen.

* To destroy the local disease
* To shorten hospital stay
* To reduce the number of postoperative morbidities
* To shorten recovery time
* To reduce the cost of the procedure

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Prostate cancer and homeopathy treatment.

 

Prostate cancer is an abnormal, uncontrolled growth of cells that results in the formation of a tumor in the prostate gland. Prostate, the walnut sized gland, is a part of the reproductive system which lies deep in the pelvis.  It is located in front of the rectum and underneath the urinary bladder and surrounds the urethra, (the urine tube running from the bladder, through the prostate and the penis). It contains gland cells that produce some of the seminal fluid, which protects and nourishes sperm cells in semen and supports the ejaculatory ducts, or sperm tubes. The prostate continues to grow till a man reaches adulthood and is maintained after it reaches normal size as long as male hormones are produced.

 

Prostate cancer begins most often in the outer part of the prostate. It is the most common cancer in men older than age 50. In most men, the cancer grows very slowly. In fact, many men with the disease will never know they have the condition. Early prostate cancer is confined to the prostate gland itself, and the majority of patients with this type of cancer can live for years with no problems. In some cases, it may spread from the prostate to nearby lymph nodes, bones or other organs. This spread is called metastasis. Most Prostate cancers originate in the posterior prostate gland, the rest originate near the urethra. Often the disease has no symptoms until the disease is well advanced. However, as the tumor grows, it may spread from the prostate to surrounding areas like lymph nodes, bones or other organs. This may result in back pain. Men with prostate cancer may experience any of the following symptoms.

 

A need to urinate frequently, especially at night;
Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine;
Weak or interrupted flow of urine;
Painful or burning urination or bowel movement;
Difficulty in having an erection;
Painful ejaculation;
Blood in urine or semen; or
Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs.

 

It is advised to consult a doctor immediately if you have experienced any of the above symptoms. Men aged 50 and above have the chances of developing prostate cancer. Those who have a family history of prostate cancer should consider screening at age 45.

Prostate cancer can be staged as ‘A,B,C,D’. Stage A and B cancers are curable. Stages C and D are treatable, but their prognoses are discouraging.

 

Stage A -  This is the very early stage without any sysmtoms, in this stage cancer cells are confined to the prostate. It can be identified with PAS tests and Biopsy. This type of cancer is usually curable.

 

Stage B – In this stage, it is known that cancer is in several places within the prostate. It  is detectable by PAS.

 

Stage C -  In this stage, cancer cells can be found throughout the prostate as well as near by tissue or the bladder. This stage  is determined by Digital Rectal Exam, or CT/ MRI scans,  and/or  Sonography.  Some Stage C cancers are curable.

 

Stage D :  At this stage, cancer has spread beyond the prostate and nearby lymph nodes, distant bones, organs such as  liver, lungs and also to other tissues. This is usually determined by bone scan, Prostascint scan or other studies. Stage D cancer is not curable but treatable.

 

Treatment

 

Treatment depends on individual circumstances such as the man’s age and general health, extent of the cancer etc.  Elderly patients with minor sysmptoms., early stage cancer, or coexisting illness may be treated conservatively.

 

There are many different ways to treat prostate cancer. It is advisable to get advise from two or more doctors before making a final decision about the treatment.  Treatment includes Prostatectomy and Hormone Therapy or anti-antrogen drugs, Chemotherapy and Radio Therapy.

 

Hormone Therapy: Hormone therapy, is used either alone or in combination with surgery or radiation.  It is based on the fact that prostate cancer cells frequently use the male hormone , testosterone as a Fertilizer and the absence of this hormone may lead to the death or weakening of prostate cancer cells. So It is used to stop the production of testosterone hormone and hence a person with Stage C and D cancer can have their life extended and improved by the use of hormonal therapy.

 

There are side effects associated with Hormone therapy. They include hot flashes, weight gain, erectile dysfunction, decrease in muscle mass and strength, personality changes, decreased mentation and osteoporosis.

 

Prostatectomy : Patients in good health and under age 70 is usually offered surgery as a treatment option. Various types of surgical procedures are done depending on the stage of prostate cancer and patient’s over all health.

 

Prostatectomy is the most common treatment option for localized prostate cancer. It involves surgical removal of prostate gland and some other near by tissues and reattaching the urethra and bladder.  It will prevent further spread of the cancer. If the prostate cancer is in the early stages, prostatectomy can treat  the cancer completely. This is done either through a surgical incision in the lower abdomen or the space between the scrotum and rectum.

 

These procedures also produce side effects like impotency, Urinary incontinence, narrowing of the urethra and difficulty in urination.

 

Radio Therapy: It is a form of treatment which uses high levels of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing and dividing thus reducing damage to healthy cells. It is more effective for early stage prostate cancer.

Good nutrition is an important part of recovering from the side effects of radiation therapy.

 

Slight skin changes will be visible after radiation. Skin may become red, swollen, warm and sensitive, as if in a sunburn but it is temporary.  The long term effects include, slight darkening of the skin, enlarged pores, increased or decreased sensitivity of the skin and a thickening of tissue or skin.

 

Chemotherapy: It is a combination of drugs which is effective to kill or slow the growth of rapidly multiplying cells.  Chemotherapy is usually prescribed to men with advanced prostate cancer. Chemotherapy drugs are carefully controlled in both dosage and frequency so that cancer cells are destroyed while minimizing the risk to healthy cells.  As the drugs circulate throughout the whole body,  they can effect the healthy cells also.

 

The side effects of chemotherapy include hair loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lowered blood counts, reduced ability of the blood to clot, and an increased risk of infection.

 

HOMEOPATHY TREATMENT:

 

CROTALUS : cancer with haematuria.

 

CONIUM : On every emotion, with itching of prepuce.

 

SEPIA : discharge during stool.

 

KALI BHICH : pain during chronic prostates.

 

SILICEA : While straining at stool.

 

NITRIC ACID : Discharge after stool.

 

NUX VOMICA : discharge during stool.

 

THUJA : When the discharge is greenish and thick.

 

STAPHISAGRIA : prostatic discharge after sexual excesses.

 

SELENIUM : discharge during stool.

 

Homeopathy Dosage Directions

 

Select the remedy that most closely matches the symptoms. In conditions where self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise directed by a physician, a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C)

 

Bladder Cancer Treatment In India

 

Overview

 

Q. What is bladder cancer ?

The bladder is located in the pelvis. It collects and stores urine and has a muscular wall that allows it to contract and expand. About 90 percent of bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and small cell carcinoma account for most of the rest. Treatment options vary depending on the type of bladder case.

 
Cancer that is only in the bladder lining is called non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). This type of cancer is sometimes called superficial bladder cancer. More than 75 percent of bladder cancer is diagnosed as a NMIBC and it has an excellent survival rate…

 

Symptoms

Generally the first sign is blood in the urine. It may be visible or the amount may be so small that it can only be discovered by chemical testing (’stix’ test).
There does not need to be blood in the urine constantly. In fact, there are often periods in which there is no evidence of blood at all. So one should not be fooled by a symptom that seems to have gone away. There may be frequent urination, stinging and pain across the pubic bone or exactly the same symptoms as in an ordinary bladder infection…

 

Types of bladder cancer

Transitional cell bladder cancer (TCC) is the most common type of bladder cancer. Nearly all cancers of the bladder start in the layer of cells (transitional cells) which form the lining of the bladder (transitional epithelium). These cancers are called transitional cell or urothelial cell cancers.

Bladder cancer may appear as a tumour which has grown into the muscle wall of the bladder. This is known as invasive bladder cancer…

 

Staging

The stage of a cancer describes its size and whether it has spread beyond its original site. Knowing the particular type and the stage of the cancer helps the doctors to decide on the most appropriate treatment.

Cancer can spread in the body, either in the bloodstream or through the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the body’s defence against infection and disease…

 

There are four stages to cancer of the gall bladder : -

The cancer affects only the wall of the gall bladder. Approximately 1 in 4 cancers are at this stage when they are diagnosed. The cancer has spread through the full thickness of the wall of the gall bladder, but has not spread to nearby lymph nodes or adjacent organs. The cancer has spread to lymph nodes close to the gall bladder or has spread to the liver, stomach, colon or the small bowel. The cancer has spread very deeply into two or more organs close to the gall bladder or has spread to distant lymph nodes or organs such as the liver or lungs. This is known as metastatic or secondary cancer…

 

Treatment

The type of treatment you are given will depend on a number of factors, including your general health, the position and size of the cancer in the gall bladder and whether the cancer has spread to other areas of the body…

 

 

 

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About Blood Cancer

Blood Cancer or Leukemia refers to a group of cancers of the blood cells. In blood cancer, white blood cells become abnormal, and divide and grow in an uncontrolled way.

White blood cells and blood cancer

White blood cells are made in your bone marrow, which is the soft spongy centre of your bones. Your bone marrow makes the most basic type of cells (called stem cells), and they can develop further into three types of cells –

white blood cells – protect your body from infection red blood cells – carry oxygen around your body platelets – important for normal blood clotting

Once these cells are made, they enter your bloodstream. White blood cells are involved in your body’s immune system, a defense system that protects you from infections. There are two main types of white blood cells – myeloid cells and lymphocytes.

In blood cancer, some of the white blood cells don’t grow properly. They stay in the bone marrow and keep reproducing in an uncontrolled way. These abnormal white blood cells fill up the bone marrow and prevent it from making healthy white blood cells. This means the body is less able to fight off infections. The abnormal white blood cells also prevent bone marrow from making enough red blood cells and platelets. A lack of red blood cells leads to less oxygen being delivered to the organs and tissues of your body. This is called anemia, and it can make you feel tired and breathless. A lack of platelets can lead to problems with the blood-clotting system, and results in bleeding and bruising much more easily than usual.

Causes of Blood Cancer

The exact cause of blood cancer is unknown, although there are some factors that increase the chance of developing it.

These include-

a weakened immune system – this may be a result of medicines that suppress the immune system (eg medicines to prevent rejection of organ transplants), high doses of radiation (eg radiotherapy or chemotherapy for another cancer), or diseases that affect the immune system (eg HIV) age – chronic leukemia is more common in people who are over 40 gender – slightly more men than women are affected by leukemia smoking certain genetic conditions, such as Down’s syndrome other blood disorders, such as aplastic anemia, a rare condition where the bone marrow fails to produce blood cells correctly contact with a chemical called benzene, one of the chemicals in petrol and a solvent used in the rubber and plastics industry

Types of Blood Cancer / Leukemia

There are several types of blood cancer. They are named according to the type of white blood cells (myeloid cells or lymphocytes) that are affected and how quickly the disease develops. Only the common types are discussed here. The two main types of blood cancer are acute and chronic.

Acute blood cancer

In acute blood cancer, symptoms develop rapidly and the cancer can quickly become life-threatening if it’s not treated. The most common form of acute blood cancer affects lymphocytes. This is called acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Another type of acute blood cancer is acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Chronic blood cancer

In chronic blood cancer, symptoms develop slowly and the white blood cells are almost fully grown and normal when they leave the bone marrow and enter the bloodstream. They can function, but not as well as they should do. One type of blood cancer, called chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), affects a particular type of white blood cells called myeloid cells. It has two phases, a chronic phase that can last for several years, during which symptoms develop slowly, followed by a more aggressive phase (accelerated phase), where symptoms quickly get worse.

Symptoms

The symptoms of blood cancer vary, depending on the exact type of disease and how advanced it is. There may be no symptoms in the early stages, especially in people with chronic blood cancer. Many symptoms are vague, such as fever, headaches, weight loss and night sweats.

Symptoms of blood cancer include –

tiredness, breathlessness and pale skin (due to anemia, a reduction in number of red cells in the blood) frequent infections that do not get better increased bruising abnormal bleeding from gums and cuts heavier periods in women nosebleeds bone pain (due to the pressure of a build-up of cells in the bone marrow) swollen lymph glands (glands in the neck, groin and under the arms) abdominal pain (due to an enlarged spleen or liver) swollen gums, and occasionally, swollen testicles headaches and vision problems

Treatment for Blood Cancer

The effectiveness of treatment for blood cancer depends on the type and stage of the disease. Acute blood cancer or acute leukemia often goes into remission (the symptoms go away; the disease is under control but not necessarily cured). But many people with acute blood cancer have a relapse (the disease returns).

Treatment includes –

chemotherapy radiotherapy bone marrow or stem cell transplant monoclonal antibodies biological therapy (which may be in the form of tablets) steroids

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Cancer

What Is Cancer?

Cancer is actually a group of many related diseases that all have to do with cells. Cells are the very small units that make up all living things, including the human body. There are billions of cells in each person’s body.

Liver Cancer Treatment, Liver Cancer Treatment India, Liver Cancer Treatment Delhi Cost India Cancer happens when cells that are not normal grow and spread very fast. Normal body cells grow and divide and know to stop growing. Over time, they also die. Unlike these normal cells, cancer cells just continue to grow and divide out of control and don’t die when they’re supposed to….

Symptoms

Symptoms of cancer depend on the type and location of the tumor. For example, lung cancer can cause coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Colon cancer often causes diarrhea, constipation, and blood in the stool.

The following symptoms can occur with most cancers:

* Chills
* Fatigue
* Fever
* Loss of appetite
* Malaise
* Night sweats
* Weight loss

Exams and Tests

Like symptoms, the signs of cancer vary based on the type and location of the tumor. Common tests include the following:

* Biopsy of the tumor
* Blood chemistries
* Bone marrow biopsy (for lymphoma or leukemia)
* Chest x-ray
* Complete blood count (CBC)
* CT scan

Possible Complications

One complication is that the cancer may spread. Other complications vary with the type and stage of the tumor.

Treatment

Treatment also varies based on the type of cancer and its stage. The stage of a cancer refers to how much it has grown and whether the tumor has spread from its original location.

* If the cancer is confined to one location and has not spread, the most common goals for treatment are surgery and cure. This is often the case with skin cancers, as well as cancers of the lung, breast, and colon.
* If the tumor has spread to local lymph nodes only, sometimes these can also be removed.
* If surgery cannot remove all of the cancer, the options for treatment include radiation, chemotherapy, or both. Some cancers require a combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

 

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