Cancer: Stages, Symptoms and Treatments Complete Process

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Cancer Stages Symptoms Treatments

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Cancer: Type, Stages, Symptoms and Treatments Complete Guide 

What is Cancer? (Simple understanding)

Think, the cells in our body are like small building blocks. They grow, divide and die in a certain way. Cancer occurs when some cells "worsens" are - they uncontrolled manner starts to grow, there are panels lives are and where not spread there are. These bad cells can form tumors (knots) or interfere with the work of body parts.

Main Stages of Cancer

Doctor cancer, the severity and dispersion on the basis of different stages (stages) each are. It is very important because it makes the way of curing would have to decide. The main phase of this are:

Stage 0 (Carcinoma in situ):

• Cancer is in the very early stages, limited only to the superficial layers of the same place.
• Spread: does not spread out of its place.
• Chances of cure: very good, can often be completely cured.

Stage 1 and 2 (Early Stage / Local):

• The cancer has grown in its starting place, but has just spread little or no to nearby tissue or lymph nodes.
• Spread: the size of the primary tumor can be small or medium, the surrounding small parts can be affected.
• Possibility of cure: good, often controlled or curable by surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.

Stage 3 (Locally Advanced):

• The cancer has advanced beyond its original site and spread to nearby tissues, lymph nodes, or organs.
• Dilation: the tumor can become larger and affect nearby important structures or multiple lymph nodes.
• Possibility of cure: treatment becomes complicated, often a combination of chemotherapy/radiation with surgery is necessary. Increasing control and lifespan is the goal.

Stage 4 (Metastatic / Advanced):

• The cancer has spread to other distant organs of the body (such as the liver, lungs, bones, brain).
• Spread: cancer fractions meet (metastases) in other organs different from the original tumor.
• Possibility of cure: cancer is difficult to cure completely at this stage. The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms, maintain quality of life, and increase lifespan (from chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, etc.

Note: there may be slight differences in the details of staging according to the type of cancer (breast, lung, prostate, etc.), but the principle mentioned above applies to almost everyone.

What is Common Symptoms of Cancer?

Symptoms of cancer depend on its type and location. Remember: having any of these symptoms does not mean you have cancer! But if these symptoms persist for more than 2-3 weeks, then definitely see a doctor:

• Inexplicable weight loss: rapid weight loss without dieting or increasing exercise.
• Prolonged fever or fatigue: persistent fever or feeling very tired for no apparent reason (e.g. infection).
• Pain: persistent pain anywhere in the body that is not known for a clear cause.
• Skin changes:
• Snot or swelling: feeling or swelling of new snot anywhere in the body (especially in the breast, testicles, neck, armpits).
• Difficulty eating and drinking:
• Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).
• Persistent indigestion or discomfort after eating.
• Too much loss of appetite.
• Changes in fecal-urinary habits:
• Persistent constipation, diarrhea or stomach upset.
• Difficulty urinating or frequent urination.
• Cough or voice changes: persistent cough or soreness that is not healing, or the voice becomes heavier.
• Non-healing wounds: any injury or wound that is healing longer than usual.

What is Cancer Treatments 

The treatment of cancer depends entirely on the type, stage, age and health of the patient. The doctor can use them alone or in combination:

Surgery (surgery:

What is: removing a cancerous tumor or tissue from the body by cutting it.

When: mostly the main cure in the early stage (Stage 0, 1, 2, sometimes 3). Also to reduce symptoms in advanced cancer.

Objective: as much as possible, complete removal of cancer.

Chemotherapy (chemotherapy-chemo):

What is: powerful drugs (in the form of injections or pills) that kill fast-growing cancer cells or stop their growth.

When: in almost all stages, often before surgery (to shorten the tumor) or after (to eliminate the remaining cells). Main cures in advanced cancer.

Side effects: hair loss, fatigue, nausea, increased risk of infection (because these drugs also affect some healthy cells).

Radiation therapy (radiation therapy):

What is: destroying cancer cells using high-energy rays (such as X-rays or protons).

When: often before or after surgery (for local control). Sometimes with chemo. Also to alleviate pain or other symptoms.

Side effects: irritation of the skin of the treated area, fatigue, sore throat (if radiation has been given on the neck/chest).

Targeted Therapy (Targeted Therapy):

What is: drugs that directly attack specific "targets" (such as changes in proteins or genes) found in cancer cells. They are different from chemo.

When: often advanced cancer or where chemo is not working. Given by type of cancer.

Advantage: their side effects are often less serious than chemo.

Immunotherapy (immune therapy):

What is: these drugs help fight cancer cells by activating your body's own immune system.

When: very effective in certain types of advanced cancer (e.g. melanoma, lung cancer). Rapidly developing area.

Importance: it is becoming a revolutionary method in the treatment of cancer.

Hormone therapy (hormonal therapy):

What is: cancers that are hormone-dependent (e.g. breast cancer, prostate cancer), block hormones to prevent their growth or reduce their effects.

When: in breast or prostate cancer often given long after surgery/radiation so that the cancer does not return.

Bone marrow transplant / stem cell transplant:

Replacing damaged bone marrow (bone pulp) with healthy stem cells after chemo or radiation. Especially in blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma).