Known as the ‘Big C’, cancer kills more people than any other disease and despite medicine making great strides, we still have yet to discover a cure for cancer. The term ‘cancer’ refers to abnormal growths that can appear anywhere on the body; this group of diseases does not discriminate and can affect people of all ages, especially children.
Here are a few variations of cancer, along with potential treatments.
- Lung cancer – This is associated with smoking tobacco; many patients at Chiwamitra Ubon Cancer Hospital contracted lung cancer from a lifetime of smoking tobacco, which is prevalent in the provinces. The hospital has state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment and can offer a wide range of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and other radiation treatments.
- Leukemia – This is a blood cancer that often targets children, typically targeting bone marrow and producing a high number of abnormal cells. Despite our extensive medical knowledge, we do not know what causes leukemia, although we strongly suspect this is partially a genetic factor. There are a number of leukemia types and specialist doctors can quickly diagnose and recommend treatment at a local cancer hospital. Bangkok has numerous world-class cancer treatment hospitals and they can be found online. Clean air is important for overall good health and well-being, as this article outlines.
- Lymphoma – A cancerous group of lymph tumours that come from white blood cells, early diagnosis usually leads to eradication, so it is important to have tests regularly (annual), which would reveal any form of growth. Chemotherapy is often used to treat lymphoma, along with radiation therapy, which can be found at any of Bangkok’s leading cancer hospitals.
- Prostate cancer – Found only in men, prostate cancer is unknown growths in the prostate glands, which is just below the bladder. A simple PSA test can determine whether growths are present and all men are advised to have a regular blood PSA test. There are no symptoms, the first you might know is erectile dysfunction or a high frequency to urinate and even blood in the urine.
- Skin cancers – A group of cancers that affect the skin, which occurs when uncontrolled growths appear on the skin, forming malignant tumours. There are 3 main types of skin cancer; Basel-cell skin cancer, Squamous cell skin cancer and melanoma, the latter believed to be connected to harmful UV rays. Exposure to the sun’s rays increases your chances of contracting melanoma, which is why you should always wear sunscreen when in the hot midday sun.
- Thyroid cancer – When growths appear on the thyroid gland, a person should visit a leading Bangkok cancer hospital where the top doctors use state of the art equipment to eliminate cancer cells. Many people become cancer-free after treatment and then they have an annual checkup. Targeted radiation is a preferred treatment and this does have side effects, such as weight and hair loss, while voice may also be affected. The best place to go for diagnosis and treatment is one of the top cancer hospitals that can be found in Bangkok and the sooner this happens, the better your chances of a complete recovery.
- Cervical cancer – This affects females and comes in the form of abnormal growths attached to the lining of the cervix and there are no symptoms in the early stages, which is why you should have annual tests that look for specific cancers. It can affect women of all ages and if you suspect you might have cancer, make an appointment at a top cancer hospital in Bangkok and let the healthcare professionals carry out tests.
These are just some of the types of cancer found in humans and there are many precautions you can take to reduce the risk of cancer; avoid smoking tobacco, stay out of the sun and that will reduce the risk.
