Cancer Treatment
Neurology Cancer
Resting and drinking plenty of fluids. Following the BRAT diet – bananas, rice, applesauce and toast – all of which are easy on the stomach and beneficial in their own way. At the same time, avoid things like dairy, grease, and spices, as they can aggravate your digestive system.
Good foods to help your digestion
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Fill up on fibre to prevent constipation. ...
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Drink plenty of fluids to aid digestion. ...
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Cut down on fat for a healthy gut. ...
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Go easy on spice to avoid tummy troubles. ...
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Beware gut symptom triggers. ...
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Choose the right drinks to ease digestion. ...
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Probiotics.
Diet and lifestyle changes can make a big difference:
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Cut back on fatty foods.
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Avoid fizzy drinks.
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Eat and drink slowly.
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Quit smoking.
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Don't chew gum.
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Exercise more.
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Avoid foods that cause gas.
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Avoid sweeteners that cause gas such as fructose and sorbitol.
Lungs Cancer
Lung cancer is a serious disease that occurs when cells in the lungs grow abnormally and form tumors. It can be fatal and is a leading cause of cancer deaths globally.
Symptoms
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Shortness of breath or wheezing
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Hoarseness
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Coughing up blood
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Frequent lung infections, such as pneumonia
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Feeling very tired all the time
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Weight loss with no known cause
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A cough that doesn't go away or gets worse over time
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Chest pain
Risk factors
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Smoking tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipes
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Exposure to harmful chemicals, like asbestos, arsenic, or chromium
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Exposure to second-hand smoke
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Living in an area with air pollution
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Family history of lung cancer
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Radiation exposure, including radiation therapy to the breast or chest
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Exposure to radon in the home or workplace
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Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Treatment
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Treatment depends on the stage of the disease and the patient's medical history
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Early treatment can improve life expectancy
Types of lung cancer
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is more common and grows more slowly than small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
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SCLC is less common but grows more quickly than NSCLC
Brain Tumor Cancer
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Brain tumor symptoms can be visualized in 3D medical animations. You can also learn more about brain tumors from the PLSMC, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and the Cleveland Clinic
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Headaches: Headaches that are more frequent, severe, or worse in the morning
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Vision changes: Blurry vision, double vision, or loss of peripheral vision
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Movement changes: Weakness, numbness, or paralysis in an arm or leg
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Balance changes: Loss of balance, dizziness, or vertigo
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Speech changes: Difficulty speaking, finding words, or swallowing
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Cognitive changes: Confusion, memory problems, or trouble following commands
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Personality changes: Depression, behavioral changes, or mood changes
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Seizures: Seizures, especially if you don't have a history of seizures
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Hearing changes: Loss of hearing or hearing problems
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Nausea and vomiting: Nausea or vomiting
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Loss of taste and smell: Loss of taste and smell, though this is rare
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Brain tumor symptoms include:
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Headaches, especially in the morning
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Nausea and vomiting
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Eye problems, such as blurred vision or double vision
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Loss of balance or coordination
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Speech problems
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Seizures, especially if you don't have a history of seizures
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Personality or behavior changes
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Feeling tired or hungry
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Memory problems
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Weakness or paralysis on one side of the body
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The symptoms of a brain tumor depend on its size, location, and how fast it's growing.
Gastroenterology Cancer
Therapies for neurological disorders may often consist of:
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Lifestyle changes to either prevent or minimize the impact of such conditions.
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Physiotherapy to manage the symptoms and restore some function.
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Pain management, as many impairments can be associated with considerable discomfort.
Questions to Ask Your Neurologist
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What type of disorder do I have?
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How will this disorder affect my health?
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What treatments are available?
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What are the risks and benefits of the treatment? Are there any alternatives?
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How will this disorder affect my daily life and activities?
Here are six things I recommend to my patients in order of importance:
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Exercise regularly. Exercise has many known benefits, and regular physical activity also benefits the brain. ...
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Get plenty of sleep. ...
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Eat a Mediterranean diet. ...
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Stay mentally active. ...
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Remain socially involved. ...
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Keep your blood vessels healthy.
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Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is a cancer that starts in the kidney cells. The most common type is renal cell carcinoma (RCC), which accounts for about 90% of all kidney cancer cases.
Symptoms
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Loss of appetite
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Unexplained weight loss
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Tiredness
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Painful or frequent urination
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A lump or swelling in the back, under the ribs, or in the neck
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Blood in the urine, which can be red, pink, or cola-colored
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Pain in the side or back that doesn't go away
Risk factors getting older, smoking, and some rare inherited conditions.
Treatment
Treatment for kidney cancer depends on the type and stage of the cancer.
Types of kidney cancer
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC): The most common type of kidney cancer. It starts in the lining of the small tubes in the kidney.
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Transitional cell carcinoma: A less common type of kidney cancer that can start in the ureter or renal pelvis. It's usually treated like bladder cancer.
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Wilms tumor: A rare type of kidney cancer that's most common in children.
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Blood in the urine, known as hematuria. ...
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A lump or mass on the side or lower back.
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Unexplained fever for a few weeks.
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Unintentional weight loss.
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Lingering dull ache or pain in the side, abdomen or lower back.
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Feeling fatigued or in poor health.
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Swelling of ankles and legs.
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when cells in the prostate gland grow out of control. The prostate is a small gland in the male reproductive system that produces seminal fluid
Symptoms
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Loss of appetite
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Unintentional weight loss
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Pain in the lower back, hips, thighs, or chest
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Pain in the testicles
Treatment
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Screening: Blood tests that check for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels can help detect prostate cancer early.
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Surgery: A surgical procedure to remove the prostate
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Radiation therapy: A treatment that uses radiation to destroy cancer cells
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Hormone therapy: A treatment that uses hormones to treat prostate cancer
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Chemotherapy: A treatment that uses chemicals to treat prostate cancer
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Ablation: A treatment that uses heat, cold, or electricity to destroy cancer cells
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Prognosis
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Prostate cancer that's detected early has the best chance of successful treatment
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Some prostate cancers grow slowly and may not cause serious harm
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Other prostate cancers grow quickly and can spread quickly
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A painful or burning sensation during urination or ejaculation.
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Frequent urination, particularly at night.
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Difficulty stopping or starting urination.
Liver Cancer
Treatment of localized liver cancer
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surveillance for lesions smaller than 1 centimeter.
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partial hepatectomy (surgery to remove the part of the liver where cancer is found)
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liver transplant.
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ablation of the tumor using: radiofrequency ablation. microwave therapy. percutaneous ethanol injection. cryoablation.
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radiation therapy.
Targeted therapies used to treat advanced liver cancer include:
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bevacizumab.
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cabozantinib.
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lenvatinib.
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ramucirumab.
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regorafenib.
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sorafenib.
T1 - One tumor with no vascular invasion. T2 - One tumor with vascular invasion or multiple tumors that are 5 centimeters or smaller in diameter. T3a - Multiple tumors larger than 5 centimeters in diameter. T3b - One or more tumors of any size that involve a major branch of the portal vein or hepatic vein.
Primary liver cancer is an uncommon but serious type of cancer that begins in the liver. This is a separate condition from secondary liver cancer,
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Heart Cancer
Heart cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs when cells in or around the heart grow out of control and form a tumor. It can be primary, meaning it starts in the heart, or secondary, meaning it spreads to the heart from another part of the body.
Types of heart cancer
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Primary heart cancer
This is extremely rare, with an incidence of around 0.001-0.3% of the population.
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Secondary heart cancer
This is about 20 times more common than primary heart cancer. It can spread to the heart from other organs, such as the lungs, breast, esophagus, kidney, leukemia, or melanoma.
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Angiosarcoma
This is the most common type of heart cancer in adults. It's a rare type of malignant soft tissue tumor.
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Symptoms
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Chest pain
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Shortness of breath
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Blood clots
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Changes in heart rhythm
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Coughing up blood
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Feeling tired and weak
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Weight loss
Prevention
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Avoid tobacco and alcohol
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Limit processed red meats
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Eat plenty of fruits, beans, and vegetables
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Be physically active
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Avoid excessive sun exposure
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Get regular check-ups
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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease that occurs when abnormal breast cells grow into tumors. The tumors can spread to other parts of the body if left untreated.
Symptoms
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Dimpling of the breast skin
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Nipple discharge, especially if you're not pregnant or breastfeeding
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A change in the nipple's shape, like inversion
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A red or scaly patch of skin on the breast
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Pain in the breast or armpit that doesn't go away
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A lump in the breast, armpit, or chest
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A change in the breast's shape or size
Risk factors family history of breast cancer, inherited gene mutations, and certain medicines.
Treatment surgery to remove the cancer, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
The treatment plan depends on the type and stage of the cancer, the patient's overall health, and other factors.
Prevention
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Preventive medicines, like estrogen-blocking drugs, can lower the risk of breast cancer in people with a high risk
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Preventive surgery, like a prophylactic mastectomy or oophorectomy, can lower the risk of breast cancer in people with a very high risk
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New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).
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Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
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Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
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Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.
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Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.
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most breast cancers do not cause pain in the breast or nipple, some do.
