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Oncology
Oncology is a branch of Medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancers. An Oncologist is a specialist who treats patients with cancers.
Specialists
THE RESTLESS KILLER
Cancer Threatens Lives
Cancer is the uncontrollable division of damaged cells, which forms lumps or masses of tissue called tumours. Oncology is the medical field that specialises in cancer. These masses (or tumours) grow and interfere with the major systems of the body. In year 2007 alone, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world. However, an early detection of cancer can improve the chances of successful treatment and survival.
Cancer Can Be Curbed!
An oncologist performs diagnostic methods, treatments and aftercare for patients diagnosed with cancer. Biopsies and endoscopies are performed in order to detect cancerous tumours in the body system. When discovered at its early developing stages, cancer can be removed entirely by surgical means. There is no cure for cancer that has progressed to an advanced stage. Chemotherapy can prolong the life of the sufferer but it is not capable of completely eliminating the cancer. Early detection of cancer will grant you more time, and more life, with your loved ones. Go for the regular cancer screening tests offered by the National Cancer Institute or make an appointment at the clinic nearest to you today.
Scope of an Oncologist’s Work
- Diagnosis of cancers through clinical examination, blood tests, scans and selected biopsies of the tumours
- Treatment of cancers using drugs, surgery and radiotherapy
- Long-term follow-up of cancer patients, with special attention to relapse prevention and relapse detection
- Counseling of family members of cancer patients with special attention to emotional support, practical tips for care of cancer patients, and genetic counseling
- Palliative care of patients with terminal cancers
- Cancer screening in well individuals
- Cancer detection in individuals with cancer-related symptoms
Common Types of Cancers
- Breast cancers
- Colon and rectal cancers
- Lung cancers
- Liver, pancreas and gallbladder cancers
- Stomach cancers
- Nasopharyngeal cancers
- Prostate and testicular cancers
- Ovarian cancers
- Uterus and cervix cancers
- Bladder Cancers
- Bone cancers
- Lymphomas
- Leukemias
Common Symptoms of Cancers
- Lumps and bumps
- Abnormal bleeding
- Persistent cough
- Persistent hoarseness of voice
- Change in bowel habits
- Persistent pain
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of weight
- Unexplained fatigue
- Anaemia
- Jaundice
- Changes in appearance of moles
