General Cancers

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Head and Neck Cancer (It is commonly referred to as Throat Cancer)

 

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Chances of Early Detection: High??

Signs and symptoms: Persistent ulcer in the mouth,  enlarged lymph nodes in neck area, pain in the ear, blood in phlegm, pain in the jaw, difficulty in chewing and swallowing

Diagnostic Test for Early Detection: Biopsy, Endoscopy, Blood and Urine test, Ultrasound and other state-of-the-art diagnostic tests depending on the type and stage of disease

Different Stages of this Cancer: This cancer can spread form the head and neck area to other parts of the body

When to contact your Oncologist?

Any persistent ulcer in the mouth is a cause for worry. In case you have any abnormal signs of pain in the head and neck area contact an oncologist

Treatment:  Surgery is recommended in the early stage. In the advanced stage Radiation is given. All this will also depend on the organs involved.

 

Lung Cancer (SAY NO TO SMOKING AND TOBACCO CHEWING)

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CAUTIONARY NOTE: Cigarette Smoking and tobacco chewing is one of the primary causes of cancer deaths. Please say no to smoking and chewing of tobacco and minimise the possibility of cancer

Chances of Early Detection: Yes in high risk patients who smoke, screening with LDCT   is recommended.

Signs and symptoms: Persistent cough, change in breathing, pain in chest, loss of weight

Diagnostic Test for Early Detection: Lung Biopsy, Tomography, Bronchoscopy

Different Stages of this Cancer: It can spread from the lungs to other parts of the body

When to contact your Oncologist?

A persistent cough, sudden loss of weight, pain in the chest area, change in breathing pattern, wheezing need attention. You must contact an oncologist in these situations.

Treatment: In recent years treatment of lung cancer has evolved considerably. Again treatment will depend on disease stage. As most of the lung cancers are metastatic upfront, personalised approach is preferred ranging from targeted therapy to Immunotherapy.

 

Stomach Cancer

 

Signs and symptoms: Feeling of full stomach on eating small meals, recurrent acidity and pain in the stomach, nausea

Diagnostic Test for Early Detection: Complete Blood Count (CBC) blood test, Biopsy

Different Stages of this Cancer: It can spread from the stomach to other parts of the body

When to contact your Oncologist?

The moment you sense pain in the stomach. On eating small meals also if you feel you are on full stomach you must contact your oncologist

Treatment: Depends on disease stage. In metastatic setting role of targeted therapy and anti-angiogenesis is evolving.

Disclaimer:This page gives you a bird’s eye view of common cancers. It is in no way exhaustive. There are many forms of cancer and related diagnostic tests. The signs and symptoms are many and can also vary from person to person based on disease type and stage