Saturday, January 14, 2012

Examination and Treatment of Cancer

Cancer is recognized as the most feared diseases because until recently was considered malignant disease and many casualties. However, with advances in technology now, cancer can be cured. The important thing is quick to detect early signs of cancer and perform appropriate treatment.

For those of you who have suspicions or feel the symptoms of cancer, you can perform tests such as:
  • Examination of cytology and anatomical pathology
  • Tests signs of cancer in the blood
  • Chest Mammography (x-rays for breast)
  • Ultrasonography / USG (photographing the inner organs)
  • Endoscopy (observation of the inner organs)
  • Colposcopy (observation of the cervix)
  • Laparoscopy (observation of the abdominal cavity)
  • Shooting the layers of the body by means of CT scans, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
As for the treatment of cancer consists of one or a combination of the following procedures:
  • Surgery (operation)
  • Radiation (radio-therapy)
  • Use of drugs killing cancer cells (sitostatica / chemotherapy)
  • Improved immune system (immunotherapy)
  • Treatment with hormones
  • Organ transplants
  • Stem Cell
Things we need to consider is the outcome of treatment depends on the stage or level of the pathway to cancer. Then it is highly recommended when you feel symptoms similar to symptoms of cancer for examination as soon as possible so that treatment can be done immediately.

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