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Breast cancer detection

Mammography Ultrasound of the breast Breast MRI, CT, PET-CT Breast tumor biopsy Immunohistochemical study Genetic counseling Breast cancer and pregnancy It’s important to know: Breast cancer is the most common oncological disease in women. The incidence of breast cancer continues to increase. Every 8 woman is at risk for breast cancer. Breast cancer may affect men. Methods for breast cancer diagnosing For an accurate diagnosis of breast cancer, a mammalogi...

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Breast cancer: symptoms, causes, and prevention

What is essential to know about breast cancer? Risk factors Symptoms of breast cancer Breast cancer and mastopathy Prevention of breast cancer Breast self-examination How to find out breast cancer? If you notice: change of the breast form; retraction of nipples; wound or ulcer on the breast; swelling and other unpleasant symptoms, you should consult a mammalogist! Structure of mammary glands Mammary glands consist of: glandular tissue; fatty tissue; conn...

Updated October 18, 2023

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Types of breast cancer

Breast cancer types Ductal carcinoma Lobular carcinoma Paget’s cancer Inflammatory cancer Important to know: сarcinoma is the most often diagnosed type of breast cancer; some types of breast cancer have the similar symptoms to mastitis and eczema. Breast cancer typesFor detecting type of breast cancer, the oncologists provide the complete diagnostics. A doctor carries out mammogram or ultrasound to make the tumor images. But, images can only confirm or disprove the pr...

Updated October 18, 2023

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Four stages of thyroid cancer. Survival rate and treatment methods

The stage of the oncological disease is established according to the results of the examination. There are two classification systems of stages. The first one is clinical, according to it the stages of the disease are marked by numbers I, II, III, IV. The second is TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours. It is used for a more detailed characterization of the growth and spread of the tumor. In this article, we will look at both systems, the difference between them, and how the disease is treated...

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Effective treatment of thyroid cancer at all stages

Treatment of thyroid cancer is a combination of methods: Surgery, radioiodine or radiological therapy, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, if needed - rehabilitation and post-treatment surveillance. Modern methods of thyroid cancer treatment provide good results even at stage 4 of the disease. Radioiodine therapy of the thyroid gland Radioiodine therapy is used for papillary and follicular types of cancer. The method of treating thyroid cancer with radioactive iodine is based on the ability of tumor...

Radioiodine therapy

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Early diagnosis of thyroid cancer. Accuracy of the diagnostic methods

Methods for diagnosis of the thyroid gland cancer: medical history review; physical examination (palpation); ultrasound; fine needle aspiration biopsy; radioisotope scanning; MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) ; CT (computed tomography). Over the past 30 years, there has been an increase in the number of people diagnosed with thyroid cancer. It is attributed to the wide use of imaging studies that detect thyroid nodules. Family History If you have a family history of thyroid cancer, the do...

Updated October 18, 2023

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Symptoms of thyroid cancer

You should see a doctor if: You noticed a lump (swelling) in your neck Enlargement of lymph nodes The change in voice, a constant hoarseness Shortness of breath and difficulty swallowing Pain in the neck and throat Address the profile specialist - the endocrinologist! Specific signs of thyroid cancer are difficult to distinguish since the cause of significant visible symptoms is most often not cancer but a node in the thyroid gland. Nodes - a widespread phenomenon, moreover, the probabilit...

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Classification of kidney cancer

For diagnostics of kidney cancer, specialists apply: Ultrasound, X-ray Blood test (biochemical, clinical), cytology, general urine test CT MRI Biopsy. How is kidney cancer classified? Benign kidney tumor: cyst, adenoma, lipoma Nephroblastoma (Wilms tumor) Renal cell carcinoma Transitional cell carcinoma Sarcoma of kidney TNM classification Kidney cancer is classified according to the different signs: nature and the spread of the tumor, stagi...

Updated October 18, 2023

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50g of processed meat increase the risk of intestinal cancer up to 18%

Experts of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have provided the research about the influence of meat on the human body. In the October press release authors presented the results of this study. The only 50g of processed meat per day can increase the risk of intestinal cancer up to 18%. Such kind of meat includes all processed meat foods (sausages, bacon, and others). Products that are used to extend shelf life or improve taste also ver...

Updated October 18, 2023

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Diagnosis of bowel cancer

Diagnosis of intestinal cancer at an early stage is the key to effective treatment since the disease does not manifest itself until the tumor has grown substantially. Cancer of the colon begins with the formation of polyps, most of which eventually turn into malignant tumors. If these tumors are detected on time, cancer can be avoided. That is why the regular preventive examination is so critical. What is the diagnosis of bowel cancer? Diagnosis of a colon and rectal cancers is provided by a pro...

Updated October 18, 2023

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The most popular questions about the diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer

Questions about the diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer I have polyps in my colon, is there a risk of colon cancer? Not all types of polyps turn into cancer. If you have been diagnosed with polyps, it is necessary to undergo a preventive checkup every six months. According to statistics, the probability of them to become cancer is 1-50%, depending on the size and form. Large single polyps are usually removed immediately during colonoscopy. The removal of suspicious polyps completely solves t...

Updated October 18, 2023

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Breast examination. Interview with the famous professor. Part 1

Professor Fatih Agalar, the Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) member, gave an interview specifically for Bookimed patients. In the interview, he spoke about the diagnostics and treatment of breast cancer. How often do you need to undergo examinations? What are the tests for breast cancer depending on the woman age? As far as we know, malignant breast growths are one of the most common breast pathologies worldwide. Despite the fact that in women this disease is diagnosed ...

Updated October 18, 2023

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How do Israeli oncologists treat? Unique protocols

Dr. Raanan Berger heads the Department of Oncology of one of the largest Israeli medical centers - Sheba. Professor shared information about the use of personalized protocols for treatment of cancer. Personal therapy is actively used in Israel - a treatment that is appropriate for a specific patient in a particular case. Specialists create a proper protocol basing on the results of genetic studies and after detection of the type of mutations in the tumor. In a special laboratory, the genome...

Updated October 18, 2023

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Organ-preserving surgeries for breast cancer treatment in Israel

Why do Israeli oncologists prefer organ-preserving surgeries for breast cancer treatment? Organ-preserving operations for cancer are a priority method of surgical treatment in the Israeli clinics. High-quality medical services, high level of the specialists' experience and the effective treatment programs help to carry out the successful surgical treatment of breast cancer. What do organ-preserving operations mean? Why are they so popular in Israel? Operations preserving the breast are ba...

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Treatment of brain cancer in Israel: life-saving innovations

Patients often take the diagnosis of brain cancer as a verdict, however the situation does not correspond to the real situation in modern oncology. Brain cancer treatment in Israel includes new methods of remote removal of tumors of microsurgery and effective combinations of chemotherapy. They increase survivability in certain types of brain cancer (oligodendrogliomas, ependymomas) to 85%. The main difference between the approach of the Israeli clinics and cancer therapy in the CIS co...

Updated October 18, 2023

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TOP 9 Best Oncologists in the World: Independent Bookimed Ranking

Fight against the disease starts at the moment you learn you have cancer. Choosing a treating physician and treatment center are among the most crucial decisions to make. Most often, oncology is not a specialty of a doctor who has found cancer. However, treatment success depends mainly on the qualification of a treating doctor. A specialist appoints you specific medical tests and evaluates the results to define a type of cancer, its localization, and severity. An oncologist establishes a diagno...

Consultation with an oncologist

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pancreatic Cancer

What is the pancreas? The pancreas is the organ of the digestive and endocrine systems. It has a triangular (like a pear) shape and is located behind the stomach. It is about 15 cm (6 in) long. Anatomically, the pancreas is divided into the head of the pancreas, the neck, the body, and the tail of the pancreas. The head is surrounded by the duodenum in its concavity. The head surrounds two large blood vessels. What does the pancreas do? The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon hormones that re...

Pancreatic cancer

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Cervical cancer prognosis and survival rate

Cervical cancer: prognosis Doctors distinguish several factors that affect the survival rates for cervical cancer: stage of the disease; location of the cancer within the cervix; the type of cancer (squamous cell or adenocarcinoma); is there metastasis in the lymph nodes; weather tumor has grown into other tissues. The determining factor is the stage of the disease and the state of the lymph nodes. After a radical hysterectomy at stages I and II, the five-year survival rate is: 88 -...

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Cervical cancer

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Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer

pUseful to know: Pancreatic cancer is quite rare (up to 7% of cases). In 10% of cases, pancreatic cancer is hereditary. Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer at the early stages is difficult. Symptoms of pancreatic cancer are similar to those of non-oncological diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients at risk should undergo regular screening.Pancreatic cancer belongs to those tumors that are difficult to diagnose. It is a very aggressive type of cancer, occurring relatively rarely - no mor...

Pancreatic cancer

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Cervical cancer: symptoms, causes, early diagnosis

How to identify cervical cancer by symptoms? Have you noticed a whitish vaginal discharge with a mixture of blood? Do you experience frequent pain during intercourse? There was pain in the field of a small basin, a loin, a sacrum? Have you any problems urinating? Has the character of menstruation changed - duration, amount? Address the expert as soon as possible. Visit the gynecologist! What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the cervix. The disease is ...

Cervical cancer

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