Get Treated for Kidney Cancer at the Earliest

Kidney Cancer (renal cancer) is a disease in which kidney cells become malignant and grow out of control, forming tumors. Almost all kidney cancers appear in the lining of tiny tubes in the kidney first. This kind of kidney cancer is called renal cell carcinoma. The fact is that most of kidney cancers are treatable if diagnosed before they spread to distant organs.

What are the Symptoms?

In many cases, people may have no initial symptoms of kidney cancer. As the tumor grows larger, symptoms might appear. You may have one or more of these symptoms:

• Blood In the urine
• A lump in your abdomen or side
• An appetite loss
• Pain in your sides that doesn't go away
• Weight Loss that occurs for no apparent reason
• Fever that lasts for days and isn't caused by a cold or other infection
• Extreme tiredness
• Anemia
• Swelling in your legs or ankles

How is it Treated?

Surgery : Depending on the location and stage of the cancer, surgery may remove either the cancer along with some of the surrounding kidney tissue

Ablation and other local therapies :  Approaches such as Cryotherapy, Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and Arterial embolization can  be used to destroy kidney tumors in people  who are too sick to have a surgery

Active surveillance : This approach is used in patients with small kidney tumors

Radiation therapy : Treatment uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells

Targeted therapy : These Targeted drugs can often slow or shrink the growth of the cancer for a time.

Immunotherapy (biologic therapy) :  It boost the body’s immune system to help destroy or fight off cancer cells.

Chemotherapy : Anti-cancer drugs are injected in to blood and reach all areas of the body. It is useful to treat cancer that has spread to organs beyond the kidney.

With its state of the art facilities & equipments, Guru Hospital, situated in Chennai is one of the best hospitals to get treated for kidney cancer.

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Do You Know The Reason For Skin Cancer ???

Skin cancer can be defined as the growth of abnormal skin cells. It is a commonly found type of cancer and is characterised by locally destructive malign or cancerous growth. The cancer generally arises between the deeper layers of the skin and the superficial top layer and later spreads to other layers.

Types of Skin Cancers

• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Melanoma

Of these, basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer found, closely followed by squamous cell carcinoma which occupies a second place in its incidence. Squamous cell carcinoma originates from the skin cells. Melanoma is the most dangerous and life threatening variety and is said to originate from melanocytes, the skin cells that produce pigments.

Causes of Skin Cancer

• Over exposure to sun light

Over exposure to sunlight increase the exposure to ultra violet rays that are known to be a major contributor to skin cancers. Activities like frequent tanning are known to increase the probability to this disease. People living at elevated locations or near the equator are known to be more exposed to UV radiation.

• Immuno-suppression

A highly suppressed immune system from certain medications or infections are also said to cause skin cancer. Cancerous growth can arise in scars and burns when these are exposed to radiations or certain chemicals as well.

Treatments

Treatment for skin cancer is based on the type of cancer, age of the patient, location of cancer and the intensity or penetration of the disease. If detected and treated early, skin cancer does not cause any underlying damage and can be cured fully. The treatment procedures for treating skin involves the following.

• Laser surgery
• Micrographic surgery
• Electro surgery
• Photo Dynamic Therapy
• Cryosurgery
• Excisional surgery
• Radiation
• Topical Medication

Skin cancer can be prevented by limiting sun light exposure during the peak sunny times, using sunscreen before going out in the sun and so on.

Guru Hospital is a leading multispecialty centre specialised in various advanced and comprehensive oncology treatment procedures.

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