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Cancer has become quite rampant. The most dangerous thing about cancer is it is detected quite late. However, if one is suspicious about its presence in the body, one must immediately consult an oncologist. The oncologist will suggest a CT Scan or PET Scan. Either of them will confirm its presence with specific details. On the basis of diagnosis and the type of cancer, the oncologist will suggest as to whether it is to be treated with chemotherapy, surgery or immuno-therapy. The most important thing is one must act fast. The sooner one takes the action, the better the chances of controlling and healing it.
Regular self-examination may reveal early symptoms of cancer such as those of the skin, breast, mouth and testicles. Usually the symptom for cancer is a tumour. A physical examination by a doctor and lab study of urine, stool and blood may also pick up signs of cancer. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound scanning etc. help doctors determine the location and extent of spread of the cancer. A final biopsy confirms the presence of cancer in the body.
Cancerous tumours may be removed from the body through surgery or it progress may be slowed down by chemo-therapy, radiation-therapy, immuno-therapy or hormone therapy.