Secondary Lung Cancer: What You Need To Know?

Lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs specially designed to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to keep the body alive and healthy. Any infection or disease in the lungs can prevent it from working properly. 

Anyone can get Lung cancer. Lung cancer is developed due to the mutation of cells in the lungs due to various factors such as smoking, high levels of pollution, radiation, and asbestos exposure. 

Lung cancer can develop in two ways. One, cancer that starts in the lung, known as primary lung cancer. Second is cancer that develops elsewhere in the body and spread to the lungs. This is called secondary or metastatic lung cancer. 

What Is Secondary Lung Cancer

Cancer is the rapid and uncontrolled growth or mutation of the cells. These cells can divide and travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system of the body. If these cells build up to form another tumor somewhere else in your body, it causes secondary cancer or metastases. Similarly, cancer that spreads to your lung from somewhere else in your body is called secondary lung cancer. Cancers that are more likely to spread to the lungs are:

• Large bowel (colon and rectum)
• Breast 
• Bladder 
• Testicle 
• Stomach 
• Gullet (esophagus)
• Kidney (renal)
• Malignant melanoma(a type of skin cancer)
• Sarcomas (a type of cancer of the cells of the soft tissue of the body) 

The symptoms of a secondary lung cancer 

• A cough that doesn't clear up
• Breathlessness coughing up blood-stained phlegm
• Persistent pain or discomfort in the chest.
• A build-up of fluid in the pleura 

Many of these symptoms are similar to those of primary lung cancer. Conditions other than cancer, such as a chest infection, can also show these symptoms. 

Sometimes, secondaries or metastases are diagnosed even before primary cancer has been diagnosed. It will be challenging to find primary cancer. Different tests are then performed to find the exact location where cancer started. This type of cancer is known as 'unknown primary.'

Treatments

Most often, secondary lung cancer is difficult to cure. However, treatments are given to control cancer and to improve your quality of life. Treatments include:

• Chemotherapy: Uses drugs and shots to shrink or slow down your cancer. 
• Radiotherapy: Uses high-energy rays directly at the tumor to kill or shrink the cancer cells. 
• Biological therapy: Uses your body's immune system to treat cancer.

Each treatment option has its possible side effects, which can be managed fairly well. However, it is essential to understand all of the possibilities when you examine your treatment options. Take your concerns to expert doctors and discuss various options to manage your disease.

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Prosthesis For Cancer Survivors

Cancer not only affects individuals physically but also even disturbs them mentally and emotionally. It requires immense will power to fight the disease and get rid of cancer affected part during the surgery. Even though the surgery removes the disease, the individual's self-esteem will be reduced and make him/her feel incomplete due to the missing body part. But the advancement in the field of medical science and technology has provided the solution to the problem mentioned above in the form of prosthesis.

The prosthesis is an artificial substitute for the missing body parts. It is designed to replace the missing part of the body and help individuals to look natural as tough the body part has never be removed and help them function as normally as possible.

They are a different type of prosthesis available for cancer survivors based on the body part removed, such as breast, leg, arms, testicles, and penile implants. The prosthesis can either be implanted during the surgery or worn externally without the surgery based on the patient's requirement and condition.

The different kinds of prosthesis available are:

1. BREAST PROSTHESIS

Breast prosthesis comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and forms designed to suit the person's skin tone. The material used is designed to mimic the natural breast to the extent possible. There are different kinds of prostheses available such as full, partial, shell, and stick on prosthesis. The temporary external prosthesis is also available in the wearable form that can be fitted in the mastectomy bras. It is suggested to choose the breast prosthesis based on the lifestyle and clothing styles of the person. It is essential to learn how to maintain the breast prosthesis and clean them regularly.

2. LIMB PROSTHESIS

The artificial limb provides the cancer survivors the confidence to be independent and manage their daily activities by improving their mobility. Even though the prosthetic leg will not suit everyone, it is better to discuss with the treating surgeon the pros and cons. Usually, a temporary prosthesis will be provided during the first surgery. Only after proper rehabilitation and physical therapy session that strengthen the limb and help individuals walk with the prosthetic leg the permanent one will be fitted.

3. TESTICULAR & PENILE IMPLANTS

Based on the individual's requirement and doctor's suggestion, testicular implants are placed inside the scrotum by surgery. Penile implants are placed so that the individual's sexual life is not hampered because of cancer. These are placed usually 6-12 months after the cancer surgery. The type of implant depends on the individual requirement and medical condition.

At Guru Hospital, we understand that every cancer survivor has the right to feel beautiful and lead a normal life after battling the disease. Hence our doctors will try to discuss with each patient the prosthesis options available for them before the surgery and what suits them the best out of the permanent and temporary prosthesis.

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Importance Of Early Breast Cancer Screening and Self-Examination.

Breast cancer being leading cancer among females needs early detection and treatment to avoid the fatality caused by it. Breast cancer screening is one of the procedures done for the identification of breast cancer symptoms. Early detection can help you with better treatment options and better chances for survival. Regular screening for breast cancer is requisite because in most women it shows no symptoms. If it is left unnoticed it can spread to other parts and lead to many complications.

Your breasts change as you go through different stages of your life. It's important to learn what is normal for your breasts. This is called breast self-awareness. The key to breast self-awareness is knowing how your breasts normally look and feel. Self-examination helps you to notice any changes that are threatening to your health and helps to treat them early.

 Steps To Self Examine Your Breast.

• Look at yourself in the mirror with your shoulders straight and the arms on your hips.
• Look for any signs of wrinkles or folds, and check if the breasts are in the normal shape, size, and colour.
• Check if your nipples are inverted or normal
• Lift your breast to see if the ridges are symmetrical.
• Check for any rashes, redness, and swelling.
• Check if there is any lump or cyst growing.
• Now raise your arms and look for the above-mentioned changes.
• Also, check whether any fluid is coming out of the nipples.
• Feel your breast while lying down.
• Move your fingers while you are taking the shower.

If any of the above-mentioned signs or symptoms are detected, you should immediately consult a doctor. Women must start speaking to their doctor about breast cancer screening from the age of 40 years. It is suggested that women with an average risk should have a mammogram every 2 years from the age of 50–74 years.

Even though breast cancer screening cannot avert breast cancer, it can guide to detect breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Discuss with our cancer specialist at Guru  Cancer Center Madurai about which breast cancer screening tests are right for you, and when you should have them.

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Stages Of Breast Cancer And Disease Progression

Breast cancer is the most common type of female cancer. This type of cancer can occur both in men and female but more likely to occur in woman. Breast cancer is nothing but cancer that are formed in breasts. Breast cancer are mainly divided into two categories : Invasive and non invasive. While invasive cancer is a type of cancer which spread from breast ducts or glands to other parts, non-invasive cancer are types which do not spread from the original tissue.

Stages of breast cancer :

Breast cancer is mainly divided into five stages:

•  stage 0 
•  stage 1
•  stage 2
•  stage 3
•  stage 4

Stage 0 : 

This stage describes that the growth of cancer cells is not yet invasive in nature. The cancerous cells are found in the lining of the breast duct and are confined to those areas alone. The malignant cancer cells have not attacked the surrounding area or spread beyond. 

Stage 1 : 

 This stage marks the beginning of invasive cancer cells. This stage is further subdivided into 2.

In stage IA the invasive breast cancer cells measure up to 2 cm and the cancer cells have not spread outside the breast nor are lymph nodes involved.

In stage IB  :

a) The occurrence of tumour cells are absent in breasts but a lump of cancer cells not larger than 0.2 mm but nor larger than 2 mm are present in lymph nodes. 

b) Tumour is present in the breasts that are no larger than 2 cm along with cancer cells larger than 0.2mm but not larger than 2 mm in the lymph nodes. 

Stage 2 :

This stage is again subdivided into IIA and IIB.

In stage IIA

a,) Tumor is found in lymph nodes but is absent in breast.

b) Tumor which is almost 2cm or smaller has infected axillary lymph nodes

c) The tumour is which is larger than 2 cm but not larger than 5 cm that has not spread to axillary lymph nodes

In stage IIB 

a) Tumor larger than 2 cm but not larger than 5 cm, a lump of of cancer cells larger than 0.2 mm but not larger than 2 mm infects the lymph nodes.

b) Tumor cells are found in lymph nodes, they are larger than 2 cm but not larger than 5 cm.

c) Tumor has not spread to lymph nodes and is more than 5 cm in length.

Stage 3 :

This stage is subdivided into IIIA, IIIB and IIIC

In stage IIIA  

a) Tumor is found in lymph nodes but is absent in breasts.

b) Breast cancer cells larger than 0.2mm but not larger than 2mm, are found in lymph nodes. Tumors are more than 5 cm in length

c) Cancer cells are larger than 5 cm and are spread to axillary lymph nodes

In Stage IIIB 

a) Size of tumor can vary and it has spread to chest wall and skin of breasts

b) Cancer cells are likely to have spread to lymph nodes

In stage IIIC

a) There are no cancer cells in breasts. 

b) Cancer has spread to lymph nodes

Stage 4:

This stage is called advanced or metastatic stage. In this stage, cancer has become invasive and it has spread beyond the breast and to other organs such as lungs, liver, lymph nodes, brain, skin, and bones.

Breast cancer can be dangerous. There are several breast cancer treatment hospitals in India. Guru Cancer Treatment Center, is one of the best breast cancer treatment hospitals in Madurai. Right knowledge about the diseases helps in early detection of the disease. Breast exam, mammogram, breast ultrasound, biopsy, MRI are few of the breast cancer diagnosis methods. If you are hunting for the best breast cancer diagnosis in Madurai or for Mammography in Tamil Nadu, Guru hospital is the right place. The specialization and expertise of our doctors make us the best breast cancer treatment in Tamil Nadu.

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Cervical Cancer and its risk factors

Cancer that appears and spreads from the lower part of the uterus, i.e, from the cervix is popularly known as cervical cancer. Cervical cancers mostly start from the squamous cells. HPV or human papillomavirus is one of the major reasons behind cervical cancer. It is a group of 150 viruses and few of it may cause the growth of warts or papillomas. 

HPV virus and the symptoms of cervical cancer

This particular virus can spread from one person to the other through every kind of sexual activity since the virus transfers from the skin to skin contact. Mostly the HPV virus affects the skin area and not the internal organs.

The symptoms of cervical cancer may include uncertain bleeding after intercourse and menopause. Foul smelling vaginal watery discharge in between the periods is commonly found in women.

What are the risk factors for cervical cancer?

A risk factor is something that changes the chances of a particular disease. Following are the risk factors for cervical cancer:

• Weak immunity system- The HIV virus reduces the human immunity system. So in women with HIV, the chances of developing cervical cancer are the highest. Apart from HIV drugs can also affect the immunity system. So women who take drugs and alcohols have a greater tendency to grow cancer cells.
• Smoking- The tobacco by-products damage the DNA of the cervix cells, thereby it leads to cervical cancer.
• Obesity- Women with obesity can develop adenocarcinoma in the cervix. This leads to the formation of cancer cells.
• It has been found that women with multiple full-time pregnancies have a higher risk of developing cervical cancer.
• The sexual habits of a woman can increase the risk factor of cervical cancer. 

Where should you go for treatment?

Guru Cancer Treatment Center Madurai is one such destination that offers the best treatment for cervical cancer in India. Our team is here to give you every possible help to fight cancer and lead a happy life in future. Starting from our doctors to the infrastructure of the hospital, this is the place where you will get top class treatment options and services. Here the surgeons conduct the latest technology-assisted procedures to treat cancer. For further information contact us now!

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How Can Hodgkin Lymphoma(Cancer Of Lymphatic System) Be Treated?

Hodgkin lymphoma is a particular kind of cancer that is caused due to malfunctioning of lymphocytes also known as white blood cells. These white blood cells help to fight against different types of infections. The immunity system gets hampered drastically if the blood cells stop working. So now let's focus on how cancer affects our body. The lymphoma cells start growing abnormally in the lymph nodes that appear in the upper parts of the body like neck, armpits or chest. If not treated in the right stage it can spread through the lymph system towards the liver, bone marrow and lungs. 

 

Symptoms of lymphoma that are found in most cases

• Painless swelling lymph nodes near the chest, neck, armpits and abdomen.
• Uncertain fever.
• A certain feeling of fullness in the abdomen area.
• Fatigue.
• Trouble while coughing or breathing.
• Unexplained, weight-loss and night sweats.
• Unexplained vomiting or digestion problem.

Sometimes people also feel a pain in the lymph nodes while consuming alcohol. If you find any of these unexplained symptoms, immediately consult a doctor!

 

What diagnosis process is followed?

In the very first place tests like MRI, PET, ultrasound, X-Ray and CT scan are conducted to locate the lump. Next, a bone marrow test is conducted to check the presence of cancer cells.

 

Treatment options available at Guru Hospitals

Guru Hospital is such a destination where you will get every possible suggestion related to cancer. Since years it has been providing the best treatment for lymphoma in India. Apart from the common surgical process chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy are conducted by our experts to stop the spreading of the cancer cells and treat them completely.

A multi-speciality hospital located in Madurai brings you world-class cancer treatment that will help you to lead a better life after the treatment. Generally, chemotherapies are quite hectic, but our team makes no stone unturned to provide every possible comfort to our patients. 

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Different Treatment Options For Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is one of the commonest cancers and is also the leading contributor to cancer-related mortality, resulting in 1.40 million cancer deaths per year globally. It accounts for 15 per cent of all new cancer cases and 20 per cent of all cancer-related deaths worldwide. In India, lung cancer constitutes 10 per cent of all cancer related deaths in both sexes and 7 per cent of all new cancer cases. 

What are the treatment options for lung cancer?

Guru Hospital provides different treatment options for lung cancer. It includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, cryotherapy, and photodynamic therapy.

 

Surgery:

Surgical treatment for Lung cancer is an option for patients depending on the type, stage and location of their cancer as well as other medical conditions. The surgery for lung cancer will take away the tumour together with some nearby lung tissues. When the cancer is localized and unlikely to have spread, then removing the tumour with lung cancer surgery is considered the best option. This includes carcinoid tumours and early stage non-small cell lung cancers. 

 

Photodynamic therapy:

Photodynamic therapy (also called PDT or light activating treatment) is a bronchoscopy procedure and uses a photosensitizer and laser irradiation to produce reactive oxygen in cells to destroy cancer cells and treat symptomatic tissues. Photodynamic therapy is a good option for treating bronchoscopically visible lung cancers that haven't spread beyond the lungs. As an endobronchial therapy, Photodynamic therapy is used to treat roentgenographically occult, endobronchial, or synchronous primary carcinomas.

 

Cryotherapy:

Also called Cryosurgery. This is a technique, that kills cancer cells by freezing them. In this technique extreme cold is produced by liquid nitrogen (or argon gas).  Hollow steel probes (Cryoprobes) are placed inside the region affected by cancer. Through the probes, liquid nitrogen is then circulated which freezes the cancer cells, creating a ball of ice crystals around the probe. Finally, heated nitrogen is circulated through the probes once adequate ice crystals are formed. After the procedure, the frozen tissue thaws, dissolves and either it forms a scab (for external tumours) or it is naturally absorbed by the body (for internal tumours). Cryosurgery is minimally invasive so pain, bleeding, and other complications of surgery are minimized. Cryosurgery is also less expensive than other treatments and requires a shorter hospital stay and shorter recovery time.  

 

Radiation therapy or radiotherapy:

Radiotherapy treatment delivers high-energy x-rays that can annihilate rapidly dividing cancer cells. In addition to destroying the tumour cells, radiotherapy can help to relieve some of the symptoms the tumour causes such as shortness of breath. Radiotherapy is used alone or combined with chemotherapy depending on the condition of patients. 

 

Chemotherapy:

This involves usage of cytotoxic (anti-cancer) drugs that are toxic to cancer cells. This is used to slow or stop the growth of rapidly dividing cancer cells in the body. It is considered as primary treatment option to destroy or shrink the tumor before starting another treatment.

Guru Multispecialty Hospital, Madurai is a multispecialty hospital which has an all-inclusive cancer care center with state-of-the-art technologies. This is one of the leading centres for Lung cancer cure therapy in Tamil Nadu – with an exceptional commitment to provide outstanding cancer care to everyone in need. They are offering the best lung cancer treatment in India for all types of lung cancers with highly qualified doctors efficient in Lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. In addition to being the largest cancer center in Tamil Nadu, Guru Hospital also functions as a top-notch research hub and training centre in oncology.

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Fight Lung Cancer With Hormonal Therapy

Studies show that the number of patients suffering from lung cancer has increased in the recent years, many of them being smokers. But there are non-smokers involved in this category too. There are many reasons for it. The hormones are one among them and that is why hormonal therapy is gradually being a popular treatment.

Hormonal therapy

 

There are some hormones that promote the growth of cancer cells whereas some help in slowing down the growth of cancer. Hormone therapy involves medications that block the cancer cells from receiving the hormones they need. In such a therapy hormones can be added or prevented to curb the growth of cancer cells. The doctor usually combines Hormone therapy with other treatments to produce better results.

 

Hormone therapy for Lung Cancer

 

Recent studies and data show that the hormones play a vital role in lung cancer especially in female patients. Female hormones like estrogen and progesterone receptors have been found in lung cancer cell lines and in tumors too. Er, receptor β-estradiol has been found in tumors several times. Due to these developments, hormonal therapy is being suggested by doctors worldwide. An estrogen replacement therapy is an example of the hormone treatment that can be performed to restrict cancer growth. 

Recent developments show that women undergoing hormonal therapy show a better survival duration while combined estrogen and progesterone replacement therapy has brought in an even higher median survival rate. This applies to both the smoker and the non-smoker category.

Cancer is definitely taking a toll on lives but the advent of technologies in medical science is bringing drastic changes by strengthening cancer treatments. And now the issue is about finding a comprehensive cancer care centre where you get systematic, efficient treatment at an affordable rate. 

Don't worry. We, at Guru Hospital, not only provide reliable treatments at reasonable prices but also make sure that you feel at home. Our team of experienced doctors leads by the very reputed Dr. S. Balamurugan have brought hundreds of patients back to life. We provide the best hormonal therapy for cancer in Madurai. Book an appointment at Guru Hospital for a fast recovery with the best lung cancer treatment in India.

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A Relief for the Fighters

We all tense up when we hear the word "cancer". We all have heard and some of us might have even seen or experienced the miserable situations that cancer brings in. It takes a lot of strength, courage, and willpower to fight cancer. Cancer patients have to go through a lot of physical and mental trauma as a part of the treatments. This could demotivate the patients and affect them severely. It could test their willpower and the longing to survive the condition. All this will have a negative impact on the treatments. This sort of condition ought to be prevented but the question is how? Well, drugs aren't the solution to every problem. So, in such a situation physical therapy ought to be considered.

Physical therapy can help in improving the quality of life of cancer patients. Disability can be prevented by including physiotherapy led exercises. Physiotherapy can bring relief to cancer-related fatigue (CRF), pain, nerve damage, lymphedema, and incontinence etc.

Physiotherapy can alleviate or reduce a lot of cancer-related issues like:

• Pain related to cancer treatments are very intense and distressing. Physiotherapy can bring a great relief by working with the soft tissues via hands-on tissue release, modalities, strengthening and stretching and other strategies.
• Cardiovascular activity can be affected during or even after cancer treatments. Physiotherapy will help you to recognize signs of deterioration in the activities and train you to achieve cardiovascular fitness through safe goals. 
• Lymphadema is the excessive collection of lymphatic fluid in the tissue which creates swelling throughout the body, especially the limbs. Lymphadema is a common feature of treatment as cancer treatments usually target the lymph glands.  Physiotherapy helps in minimizing the effects of lymphedema and facilitates mobility.

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Proper Diagnosis And Treatment For Kidney Cancer

Kidney Cancer is a tumor that begins in the kidneys. Cancer begins when cells in the body start to become wild. Cells in almost any piece of the body can get to be disease and can spread to different ranges of the body. Kidney disease starts when sound cells in 1 or both kidneys change and become wild, shaping a mass called a renal cortical tumor. A tumor can be dangerous, slothful, or kind-hearted. A dangerous tumor is carcinogenic, which means it can develop and spread to different parts of the body. A lethargic tumor is additionally malignant, yet this sort of tumor once in a while spreads to different parts of the body. A considerate tumor implies the tumor can develop however won’t spread.

Symptoms of Kidney Cancer

The most widely recognized indication of kidney Cancer is blood in the pee, known as hematuria. Other conceivable kidney disease side effects may include:

•  Persistent torment in the side of the midriff or the back, which is not the consequence of a damage.
•  A mass or irregularity in the guts.
•  Feeling exhausted.
•  Unexplained, now and then fast, weight reduction.
•  A fever that is not because of an ailment.

 

Kidney tumor diagnostics and treatment alternatives

At each of our healing facilities, you’ll find creative kidney malignancy medications and advancements all under one rooftop. Our kidney growth specialists utilize best in class analytic devices, including propelled imaging and lab tests, to assess kidney Cancer. This indicative assessment takes around three to five days.

At that point together, we build up a complete kidney growth treatment arrange for that works for you. Your individualized arrangement will incorporate propelled restorative medications and innovations, joined with integrative oncology administrations to help lessen symptoms and keep you solid in body, psyche and soul.

Guru cancer center, Madurai is the best cancer diagnosis and treatment center in Tamil Nadu. The center provides best treatment facilities and has experienced doctors to treat Kidney Cancer.  The clinic has an efficient and qualified team of doctors that provide cancer cure treatmentin india.

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Lung Cancer Types and Treatment

What is Lung Cancer?

Lung cancer is the major cause of the cancer deaths in the world. The major risk factor for developing lung cancer is cigarette smoking. Passive smoking (passive exposure to smoke) is also causes lung cancer. 

Types of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer can occur in two types

• Small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
• Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). 

What are the treatments method used in lung cancer?

Treatment for lung cancer includes:

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Targeted drug therapy
• Immunotherapy

What Treatment methods non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) includes?

The treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is different for each stage, it is depends on the patient health conditions. Guru Multispecialty Hospital, Madurai provides excellent treatment facilities for lung cancer.

Stage 1 NSCLC includes surgery to eliminate effected portion of the lung. Sometimes chemotherapy is also recommended. 

Stage 2 NSCLC includes elimination of full lung portion. Chemotherapy is also recommended in some cases.

Stage 3 NSCLC includes the combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Stage 4 NSCLC is hard to cure and includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

What types of surgeries is recommended in NSCLC?

NSCLC treatment may include following surgery types

• Lobectomy
• Segmentectomy
• A wedge resection 
• Pneumonectomy

What is radiation therapy?

Radiation therapy helps in destroying cancer cells by using high beam x-rays or other particles. Radiation oncologist is trained to give radiation therapy to cure cancer patients.

What is chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy uses drugs to eliminate cancer cells by blocking their ability to grow and divide. Chemotherapy is consisting of several sessions which are based of the cancer stage. Some drugs that are used in chemotherapy are carboplatin, docetaxel, paclitaxel, and vinorelbine. 

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Don't Let Cancer eat your Stomach

When cancerous cell form in the lining of the stomach it is called stomach cancer. Stomach cancer is highly dangerous as it is difficult to diagnose at the early stage.

Signs & Symptoms of Stomach Cancer

It is very difficult to detect in the initial stage. But with the advancement of cancer, following symptoms arise:

• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Frequent heartburn and indigestion
• Sudden weight loss
• Fluid accumulation in the stomach
• Excessive fatigue
• Stomach pain which worsens after meals
• Bloody stool 
• Jaundice 
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Anemia

Diagnosis & Treatment of Stomach Cancer

The disease can be diagnosed via physical exam, laboratory tests like blood and urine tests, imaging procedures such as X-ray and CT scans and genetic tests. The treatment aims to cure cancer and prevents its spreading to other parts of the body.

The main treatments for stomach cancer includes:

Chemotherapy: It is a treatment method using chemical drugs called cytotoxic medicines to stop rapidly growing cancer cells from multiplying. These medicines travel throughout the patient’s body and attack cancer cells.

Radiation therapy: In this therapy, certain energy rays are used to target and kill cancerous cells. 

Surgery: This treatment takes out tumors from the stomach lining. Sometimes a part of the stomach is surgically removed. Total gastrectomy the whole stomach is surgically removed. 

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Treat Lung Cancer and Save Life

Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer which leads cancer deaths in the men and women all over the world.

Causes of Lung Cancer

The major cause of lung cancer is cigarette smoking. Daily cigarettes smokers are at the greater risk of having lung cancer. Asbestos exposure, radiation, and high level of pollution may also increase the risk of lung cancer.

How Lung Cancer is Diagnosed?

Lung cancer is not usually diagnosed at an early stage as its early symptoms are cold and cough which is quite common in most people. Mostly, people misdiagnosed the symptoms and notice only the advanced stage of lung cancer. By that time, tumors in the lungs grow large and not able to treat or remove.

Symptoms of Lung Cancer

The common symptoms of lung cancer are:

• Persistent chest pain
• Constant and worse cough
• Blood in  cough
• Breathing shortness, hoarseness, and wheezing
• Swelling on the face and neck area
• Repeated suffering with bronchitis or pneumonia
• Weight loss or loss of appetite
• Fatigue

Lung Cancer Treatment

The treatment of lung cancer depends on the stage, type and its level of advancement.

Treatment of lung cancer include:

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Targeted therapy

In the targeted therapy, some specific substances are used to attack and destroy cancer cells without affecting normal cells. There are many factors that also increase the chances of lung cancer.

They are:

• Smoking
• Contact with secondhand smoke
• Contact with radon gas
• Contact with asbestos and other carcinogens
• Family history

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Cancer Prevention Treatment - Prevention is always better than cure

Cancer prevention treatment basically depends on the type and stage of cancer, its potential of reoccurring, health condition, age, and other personal and genetic characteristics. There is no specific treatment for cancer.

Cancer prevention treatment

The treatment for cancer is generally a combination of several therapies and palliative care. The cancer prevention treatment includes:

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radio therapy
• Hormone therapy
• Immune therapy
• Gene therapy

Cancer prevention treatment also includes lifestyle and dietary changes. The use of tobacco is directly associated with many of cancer types. Smoking and tobacco use increases the chances of kidney, lung, neck, head, and bladder cancer.

The excess intake of alcohol increases the chances of a liver, esophageal, neck, and head cancer. The excess intake of fatty food increases the chances of colon and breast cancer. Excess sun exposure increases the chances of skin cancer.

Use of aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs lower the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Cervical cancers can be detected by Papanicolaou (Pap) tests.

Vaccination also prevents from certain types of cancers such as cervical cancer, anal cancer, and head and neck cancer.

The risk of developing cancer is reduced by making lifestyle changes such as:

• Increase intake of fresh fruits and vegetables
• Increase intake of whole grain foods
• Be active physically and mentally
• By avoiding use of tobacco or smoking
• By avoiding use of carcinogenic agents such as asbestos
• By avoiding excess exposure to sunlight
• By avoiding alcohol intake
• By avoiding hormonal therapy
• Controlled intake of high-fat food such as meat
• Controlled intake of processed food
• Keep controlled body weight

Early detection of cancerous cells also helps to fight cancer. Cancer prevention treatment is based on the systematic screening of detecting small tumors and irregularities as soon as possible.

Some common prevention methods include self-examination of the breast, mammograms, self-examination of testicular, and Pap smears for the screening of various cancers.

Guru cancer center, Madurai has a team of qualified and experienced doctors to treat cancer patients. The canter provides cancer prevention treatment with the help of latest technologies and methods.

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Know More About Stomach and Oesophagus Cancer..

The stomach and oesophagus are part of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the digestive system. The oesophagus is a long tube like structure that transport fluids, food and saliva from the mouth and throat to the stomach. The stomach is a muscular hallow part in the upper side of the abdomen which is located between the end of the oesophagus and the starting of the small intestine. Stomach and oesophagus cancers are malignant type of tumors and started from the mucosa.

 

 Oesophageal cancer

Oesophageal cancer can occur anywhere in various types of cells present in the oesophagus. The main types of oesophagus cancer are

• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Adenocarcinoma

Oesophageal cancer can grow into the nearby organs and structures. It most commonly spread into the liver and lymph nodes. It can also block the wind pipe, lungs and the heart lining.

Stomach cancer

Stomach (Gastric) cancer is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells occur in the stomach lining of the upper stomach (abdomen) which is responsible for digestion of food. Most of the stomach cancers are initiated from the cells that are producing mucus and other fluids and known as adenocarcinomas. Other kinds of stomach cancer are gastrointestinal stromal tumour, gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor, and lymphomas. 

 

Symptoms of Stomach and Oesophageal cancer

The common symptoms of stomach and oesophageal cancer are 

• difficulties in swallowing
• bloody vomiting
• bloody stools
• nausea
• jaundice
• loss of appetite
• weight loss
• regular heartburn
• constant bloating
• stomach pain after having the meal and extreme fatigue.

Diagnosis of the stomach and oesophageal cancer can be performed by an upper GI endoscopy, biopsy and Imaging tests such as CT scans and X-ray.

Treatment Options For Cancer

The treatment methods of stomach and oesophageal cancer are

• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Immuno therapy such as mediation and vaccines
• Stomach surgery

Guru cancer center, Madurai is the best cancer diagnosis and treatment center in Tamil Nadu. The center provides best treatment facilities and has experienced doctors to treat stomach and esophageal cancer.  The clinic has an efficient and qualified team of doctors that provide effective treatment for cancer.

 

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Do you know ?? Colorectal cancer is 90% treatable when caught early...

Colorectal cancer is also known as bowel, colon or rectal cancer. It is caused due to a tumor present in the colon and the rectum. Colorectal cancer may be benign or malignant. Benign means the tumor will not spread, while a malignant tumor consists of cells that can spread to other parts of the body and damage them.

Symptoms of colorectal cancer

The following are the symptoms of colorectal cancer:

• Going to the toilet more often
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• A feeling that the bowel does not empty properly after a bowel movement
• Blood in feces
• Pain in the abdomen
• Bloating of the abdomen
• A feeling of fullness in the abdomen 
• Vomiting
• Inexplicable weight loss

Causes of colorectal cancer

The risk factors for colorectal cancer are:

• Being elder - the older you are the higher is the risk
• A diet that is very high in animal protein, saturated fats, dietary fiber, calories and alcohol consumption
• Women who have had breast, ovary and uterus cancers
•  A family history of colorectal cancer
• Patients with ulcerative colitis
• Being overweight/obese
• Smoking
• Presence of polyps in the colon/rectum. Untreated polyps may eventually become cancerous.

Treatments for colorectal cancer

Treatment options include:

• Surgery for colorectal cancer

The affected malignant tumors and any lymph nodes that are nearby will be removed. Surgeons remove lymph nodes because they are the first place cancers tend to spread to.

• Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy involves using a medicine to destroy the cancerous cells. It may be used before surgery as an attempt to shrink the tumor.

• Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy uses high energy radiation beams to destroy the cancer cells, and also to prevent them from multiplying.

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Lymphoma Treatment : One Step Closer To Cure

The cancer of the lymphatic system is known as Lymphoma. The human lymphatic system is developed from the white blood cells. This system is known as lymphocyte. Lymphocyte is situated in lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, and bone marrow. The lymphatic system helps body to fight with infection and disease. 

There are two types of lymphoma

• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
• Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL)

Symptoms

• Swelling on lymph glands
• Lymph node enlargement (superior vena cava syndrome)
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness
• Weight loss
• Abnormal sweating
• Chest pain, coughing
• Abdominal pain

Tests To Diagnose Lymphoma Include

• Physical examination
• Urine and blood tests
• Imaging tests
• Taking a sample of lymph node tissue for testing
• Looking for cancer cells in the bone marrow

Lymphoma treatments

• Biological therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Transplants
• Watchful waiting
• Clinical trials

There are many types of lymphoma. The treatment method is purely depends on the three main things

• Type of lymphoma
• The lymphoma stage
• The normal health of the patient

It is good to consult with the doctor about the suitable treatment method and its benefits. After the treatment, the patient may experience fatigue, nasal congestion, mild discomfort, and sometimes bleeding. But following the doctor instructions carefully may reduce the all possible side effects. 

Guru hospital, Madurai has a prominent name in the lymphoma treatments. The doctors of the hospital are highly skilled, helpful, experienced and devoted to their work. The hospital has a patient centric approach. It is recommended that treatment should be performed in the supervision of a qualified and experienced surgeon as it is a life changing process which helps in providing a better life.

   

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Be Aware Of Breast Cancer..

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops from breast cells. Breast cancer usually starts in the inner lining of milk ducts or lobules that supply them milk. A malignant tumor can also spread to other parts of the body. A breast cancer that takes place in the lobules is known as lobular carcinoma & the one that developed from the ducts is called ductal carcinoma. 

Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in females universally. It is 16% of all female cancers and 22.9% of invasive cancers in females. 18.2% of all cancer deaths globally, including both males and females, are due to breast cancer.

 

 What Are The Symptoms?

• A lump in any of the breasts
• Pain in the armpits or any of the breasts that isn’t related to the woman's menstrual cycle
• Redness or pitting of the skin of the breast
• A rash around one of the nipples
• A lump in one of the armpits
• One of the nipples has a discharge which may contain blood
• The nipple changes in appearance; it may become inverted or sunken
• The size or the shape of any breast changes
• The breast-skin or nipple-skin may have started to peel, scale or flake.

 

How Is It Treated?

Most women with breast cancer will have to go through some type of surgery to remove the tumor. It depends on the type of breast cancer and how advanced it is, you could need other types of treatment as well, either prior or post surgery, or sometimes in both cases. Usually, treatment plans are centered on the type of breast cancer, its stage, and any special situations.

Types Of Breast Cancer

• Invasive breast cancer
• Ductal carcinoma in situ 
• Lobular carcinoma in situ 
• Inflammatory breast cancer
• Breast cancer in the course of pregnancy

Your treatment plan will rest on on other factors as well, including your general health and personal preferences.

Breast Cancer is the reason of innumerable number of deaths around the world and it should be handled very professionally at every stage. Guru Multispecialty Hospital in Madurai provides quality treatment for all kinds of cancers.

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