Due to the fact that a large number of people are infected with this disease, there is awareness about its knowledge Cancer symptomsThis is for early detection of the disease if some symptoms appear, and to know the symptoms of the disease and ways to prevent it, just follow.

What is cancer?

Cancer is considered one of the malignant diseases that reproduce abnormally within the cells of the body. This rapid reproduction results in the destruction of cells in the body and transmission from one organ to another. Cancer is considered to be of two types, one of which is called a benign tumor and the other is called a malignant cancer.

Cancer has more than one type, including breast cancer, colon cancer, cervical cancer, and prostate cancer. Cancer has four gradual stages of its spread, starting from the first stage, which is the beginning of the tumor’s spread, up to the fourth stage, which is one of the most dangerous stages for humans.

But thanks to modern medical studies and improvements in detection methods, this contributes to survival, trying to catch the disease in its early stages, and obtaining appropriate treatment according to the condition and type of tumor.

Cancer symptoms 

Cancer has many symptoms, but they vary according to the type of tumor and where it occurs. These symptoms include the following:

• Feeling exhausted.
• The presence of a lump under the skin or something similar to a thick mass that can be felt.
•  A radical change in weight, whether a significant increase or decrease.
• A change in skin color, as it becomes yellow or red with a pale face.
• There are many ulcers that may not heal.
• Changes in the excretory process.
• Difficulty breathing with persistent coughing.
• There is hoarseness in the voice.
•  Inability to swallow food and indigestion.
• Persistent pain in the joints and bones for no apparent reason.
• High body temperature and continuous sweating, especially at night.
• The presence of bruises on the body for no reason or bleeding.

Causes of cancer 

Cancer most often occurs as a result of a mutation or change in the DNA inside the body's cells. What happens is that the DNA inside the cell gathers into several individual genes, and these genes direct the cell to what function it should perform and how to grow and divide. If the tasks are performed incorrectly, the cell's function stops and then it becomes a cancer cell.

The genetic mutation grows rapidly, as new cells grow and carry the same mutation, in addition to the failure of the cells to grow abnormally and many mistakes are made when repairing DNA errors. These mutations are the most common in causing cancer, but some other genetic mutations can only contribute to the disease.

What are the causes of genetic mutations and how do they interact with each other?

Doctors do Al Mousa Health Hospital By explaining the cause of genetic mutations in order to make people aware of this disease and explain the reason for contracting it, as they say that among the causes of genetic mutations are the mutations that a person is born with and are hereditary mutations, and this type is responsible for a small percentage of the disease. The other reason is the presence of genetic mutations after a person is born, which are non-hereditary mutations, including exposure to ionizing radiation and chemical carcinogens.

These mutations occur during the growth of cells naturally and interact with each other. A person is not required to develop cancer when he carries an inherited genetic mutation for the disease, but he is more vulnerable than others to the disease if he is exposed to a carcinogenic substance. There is no specific number of mutations to cause the disease, but this varies depending on the type of cancer.

Risk factors for disease

There are many factors that make a person more susceptible to the disease, They include the following:

• Age, as most people with cancer start from 65 years of age, because it takes decades for its symptoms to appear, but this is not limited to the elderly only.
• Daily habits, smoking and drinking alcohol on a daily basis, ulcers resulting from exposure to the sun, unprotected sexual relations, and excess weight.
• Genetic medical history. If a family member has a type of cancer, the person may carry a mutation that may make him or her more susceptible to the disease, but a genetic test can be done to confirm this.
• Health condition, as there are some chronic diseases that increase the risk of infection, such as ulcerative colitis.
• The surrounding environment, as if the person is not a smoker, he can contract the disease as a result of someone around him smoking or living in a city that contains harmful chemicals such as asbestos and benzene.

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Cancer complications

If a person does not respond to the treatment prescribed for him, he may develop many complications, and these complications may also occur if he receives some types of treatment, These complications include the following:

• Feeling pain, but not all types of cancer are painful, but there are some medications that work to relieve the feeling of pain.
• Fatigue, as a cancer patient feels exhausted as a result of chemotherapy or radiation therapy sessions, but this fatigue is considered temporary.
• Difficulty breathing, but some medications treat this problem.
• Nausea is a result of some types of treatment for the disease, but there are some medications that limit this matter.
• Having diarrhea or constipation.
• Losing a lot of weight, as cancer works to fight normal cells and deprive them of nutrition.
• Chemical changes in the body.
• Suffering from many problems in the brain and nervous system.
• Abnormal immune system reactions.
• Spread of disease: Spread of disease can occur from one organ to another.
• Recurrence of the disease, as those who have recovered from the disease are more vulnerable to the disease returning again.

Cancer prevention

Although it is difficult to reduce the incidence of cancer, there are wrong habits that can increase the effectiveness of contracting the disease, so doctors advise the necessity of stopping wrong habits to reduce the incidence, and there are some preventive measures. Among them are the following:

• Stop smoking or sitting with people who smoke.
• Avoid direct exposure to direct sunlight for a long time. You can wear sun-protective clothing or sit in the shade.
• Changing wrong eating habits, including preventing eating processed meat and eating a large amount of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and protein.
• Exercising for more than half an hour daily or most days of the week.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages.
• Conduct periodic examination to detect the disease.

Diagnosis of the disease 

When the disease is discovered in its early stages, it makes it much easier for the patient to receive treatment. The condition is diagnosed through some tests as follows:

• Physical examination, which is done to look for abnormal lumps in some areas of the body or a change in skin color.
• Laboratory examination, such as urine and blood tests, where a blood analysis detects the disease through the presence of an inappropriate number of white blood cells in the analysis.
• Imaging examination, which are examinations performed to examine the bones and internal organs, such as CT scan, MRI, ultrasound imaging, as well as bone scan imaging.
• Biopsy, which is a test performed on a sample of cells.

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Cancer treatment

 Cancer treatments are available, but they depend on the type of tumor, its stage, and the vision of the specialist doctor. The doctor first diagnoses, and if the presence of the disease is confirmed, an appropriate treatment for the condition is chosen according to its medical history. Doctors then Al Mousa Health Hospital Using many treatments Which includes the following:

• Surgical treatment, which involves removing the part containing the tumor.
• Chemotherapy, which is a treatment to kill cancer cells.
• Radiation therapy, which is a treatment that uses high-energy beams such as X-rays and protons. Radiation therapy can be used inside or outside the body.
• Bone marrow or stem cell transplantation.
• Immunotherapy or biological therapy.
• Hormone therapy, which is removing the hormones that cancer cells feed on.
• Drug treatment.
• Clinical trials.

FAQs 

What does a cancer patient feel at first?

Symptoms vary at the beginning of the infection, and the patient feels mentally confused, irritable, and extremely nervous, with blurred vision, and some convulsions may occur.

Is there cancer without symptoms?

Yes, there are some types that may not show symptoms at the beginning of the infection, and those types are the worst types because they are detected in the late stages and in some cases it is difficult to receive treatment for them, which leads to death.

What are the most dangerous types of cancer?

It is one of the most malignant types of cancer and the main cause of cancer death and is difficult to treat Lung cancer.

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After knowing the symptoms of cancer, as well as the complications, diagnosis, and treatment methods, now you can know the best hospital to conduct a medical examination and obtain a correct diagnosis, which is Al-Mousa Health Hospital, as it contains an elite group of the best doctors specialized in early detection of cancer. The hospital also contains the best modern technologies for detecting the disease and making the appropriate diagnosis. Protect yourself from cancer through us.