Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the world in which a group of cells grows much faster than their original growth rate and it almost gets uncontrollable. The much alarming figures of people becoming victims of this ailment round the world has made the significance of excellent healthcare services absolutely indispensable. The early diagnosis can make cancer treatment a lot more affective and still the role of expert practitioners and effective measures is undeniable. The treatment of cancer has become attainable with the modern technological advancement in the field of medical sciences which has brought the cure rate to a very high percentage.
Diagnosis:
The initial diagnosis of patients suspected with cancer includes some basic tests such as blood tests, X- rays, CT scans and Endoscopy. Once detected, the Oncologist then suggests a Biopsy in order to confirm and examine the molecular changes that has happened in the cancer cells. Biopsies for certain organs such as skin, breast or liver can be done in doctor’s office itself while for others the patient has to go under a surgery. The diagnosis also indicates the future behaviour of the disease and the best possible cancer treatments.
Treatment:
In the present times fortunately the range of cancer treatments has modified and thus there is a wide range of options available. It can be treated from a variety of therapies and methods and thus the choice of Cancer treatment therapy depends upon factors such as age of the patient, history and lifestyle, location and grade of the tumour and stage of the disease. Some of the popular cancer treatments are:
· Surgery: In the case of non- haematological cancers the tumour can be removed completely by the surgery however, it is not always possible; especially when cancer has metastasized prior to surgery. Surgery is an important method of Cancer treatment especially in the primary stage when the tumour can be removed much easily. In other cases surgery is used for staging to know the extent of the disease etc; it is also used occasionally to control the symptoms.
- Radiation Therapy: Radiation therapy is used to kill cancer cells in the area being treated. The aim of radiation therapy is to damage as many cancerous cells as possible and also to limit the harm being made to the healthy ones; it is for this reason that the therapy is given with proper fraction of time in between so as to allow the healthy tissues to grow back.
- Chemotherapy: Another method of cancer treatment is with the usage of anticancer drugs which is capable of destroying cancerous cells.
