Cancer (Paediatric Surgery)

Acute

What is Cancer?

Cancer is a large group of diseases that can start in almost any organ or tissue of the body when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, go beyond their usual boundaries to invade adjoining parts of the body and/or spread to other organs.

  • Bladder changes.
  • Bowel changes.
  • Eating problems.
  • Fatigue that is severe and lasts.
  • Bleeding or bruising, for no known reason.
  • Cough or hoarseness that does not go away.
  • Cancer can cause many symptoms, but these symptoms are most often caused by illness, injury, benign tumors, or other problems.
  • Fatigue
  • Memory issues
  • Nausea
  • Nerve damage
  • P/A, i, n
  • Appetite loss
  • Constipation
  • Anemia
  • Bleeding problems

Certain lifestyle choices are known to increase your risk of cancer. Smoking, drinking more than one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men, excessive exposure to the sun or frequent blistering sunburns, being obese, and having unsafe sex can contribute to cancer.

  • Aging.
  • Using tobacco.
  • Alcohol use.
  • A personal or family history of cancer.
  • Exposure to specific chemicals.
  • Carrying too much weight, known as being overweight or obese.
  • Some types of viral infections, such as human papillomavirus (HPV) and the hepatitis virus.
  • Maintain A Healthy Weight.
  • Exercise Regularly.
  • Get Screening Tests.
  • Eat a Healthy Diet.
  • Limit Alcohol – Zero Is Best.
  • Don't Smoke Or Use Smokeless Tobacco.
  • Protect Yourself from the Sun And Avoid Tanning Beds.
  • Protect Yourself From Sexually Transmitted Infections.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Surgery: An operation where doctors cut out tissue with cancer cells.
  • Chemotherapy: Special medicines that shrink or kill cancer cells that we cannot see.
  • Radiation therapy: Using high-energy rays (similar to X-rays) to kill cancer cells.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Surgery: An operation where doctors cut out tissue with cancer cells.
  • Chemotherapy: Special medicines that shrink or kill cancer cells that we cannot see.
  • Radiation therapy: Using high-energy rays (similar to X-rays) to kill cancer cells.

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