information on on modern diagnostics and treatments of cancer
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Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells. The earlier it is diagnosed and treated, the better chance of its being cured. Cancer diagnosis begins with a thorough physical exam and laboratory tests to assess the staging that it is necessary for further planning of treatment. Cancer staging often determined by biopsy helps to determine the aggressiveness of cancer type and the extent of cancer spread. Tumour markers are very helpful in each stage of prognosis, diagnosis and treatment. Modern diagnostic procedures involve various techniques such as fluorescence cytoscopy, immunoscintigraphy, positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance spectroscopy imaging. Photodyanamic therapy, molecular targeted therapy and immunotherapy alone or in combination are used in modern treatment modalities. Research is also progressing towards finding of medicine for each person based on their genetic makeup and requirements.
Cancer: Cancer is a non-infectious, deadly disease that results in the uncontrolled growth of the tumor cells or cancer cells. About 20% of the world's total population suffer from cancer.
As the technology develops, there are modern ways to diagnose and treat cancer in an efficient way.
Treatments:
- Radiation therapy uses high intensity radiations to kill the cancer cells.
- Chemotherapy uses chemical drugs.
- Immunotherapy activates the body's immune system to fight against the cancer cells.
- Stem cell treatment.
Diagnostics:
- Biopsy where a small tissue is taken and tested.
- Endoscopy where a thin camera is inserted into the body organs.
- Blood tests.
- Sputum and bronchial washing analysis uses the sputum or bronchial sections to be analysed.