Controversial 3 kinds of "cancer" are not fatal, not recommended to over-treat, if you have, don't be nervous
When it comes to cancer, some people are scared to death. When they hear that they are diagnosed with cancer, they are so scared that they cannot sleep or eat, and their body gradually collapses. However, when they consult their doctors, they are told that it is not a big problem, they should just take their medication and review it regularly, which makes people wonder. Is cancer not scary anymore, or are doctors just used to it?
More than 10,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every day, so why is the cancer rate still high?
According to China's cancer statistics, about 10,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in China every day, and the incidence rate of malignant cancers such as stomach cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer and breast cancer is also increasing. In general, this has a lot to do with the national diet, living habits, genetic factors and the lack of attention to cancer screening.
Take stomach cancer as an example, people who like to eat spicy and irritating food, have uncontrolled diet, have high rate of H. pylori infection and live in areas with high incidence of stomach cancer may face higher risk of developing cancer. However, if people at high risk can pay attention to cancer screening, start regular gastroscopy at the age of about 45 and eradicate H. pylori infection as early as possible, they may not let stomach cancer develop to an advanced stage and take their lives.
If these common cancers have a high incidence and mortality rate and are a great threat to health, then there are also some cancers that just give you a warning and should not be ignored anymore.
3 types of cancer are not fatal and over treatment is not recommended
Compared with the aforementioned cancers, there are 3 types of cancers that are not easily fatal and even have a cure rate of more than 99% if you can detect them as early as possible. If you have one, don't be too nervous.
The first is the low-risk subtype of breast cancer
For example, breast cancer with negative lymph nodes, tumor pathological examination results showing a volume of less than 2 cm, and histological grading of grade 1, without widespread spread, is not a cause for concern. After detection of such tumors, cure can be fully achieved with hormonal therapy, chemotherapeutic drugs, radiation therapy, etc. The probability of being able to cure these low-risk subtypes of breast cancer detected at an early stage is also relatively high, not easily fatal, and not recommended for overtreatment.
The second type is papillary thyroid cancer
Like the previous breast cancer, papillary thyroid cancer, is also a relatively low-risk type. Traditional treatment is able to achieve a cure by surgical removal, followed by a combination of thyroid hormone medication and radioactive iodine therapy. However, some patients may have difficulty swallowing after surgery, which adversely affects the patient's eating, swallowing and vocalization. Therefore, it is generally recommended to receive standardized treatment as early as possible when the nodule is in a state. If papillary thyroid cancer has been induced, early surgery should also be performed.
The third category is prostate cancer with low PSA score
Men who undergo a PSA test are able to know if they have prostate cancer as a result, and can also determine if they are at high risk for prostate cancer. If your prostate PSA score is less than 7, it is called "low risk prostate cancer".
This type of cancer does not have a high mortality rate and the disease progresses slowly, and some patients do not experience any progression of the disease for many years after diagnosis. If you are diagnosed with a low-risk prostate cancer, you can choose to have regular monitoring and defer surgery. If the cancer is found to have progressed abnormally, then you can opt for radical and rapid treatment to remove the prostate gland and maintain normal male function.
When you encounter these 3 types of cancer, it is not necessary to undergo conventional cancer therapy. These 3 types of cancers are not fatal, and it is better to detect them in early stages, so you can follow up regularly with your doctor and combine them with actual treatment.
In situ cancer is "kicked out" of the cancer category, what happened?
Besides these three types of cancer, there is another type of cancer that has been explicitly kicked out of the cancer category by the WHO Cancer Research Institute, which is in situ cancer.
Carcinoma in situ is characterized by atypical hyperplastic lesions that affect only the epithelium or epidermis. The characteristic of this carcinoma is that it does not break through the basement membrane to show the spread and metastasis of cancer cells. Compared with invasive carcinoma, it can only be considered as "precancerous lesions". After detection. It can be directly removed by surgery, which is less impactful, less harmful and almost non-fatal. If you can detect it, it is also beneficial to your health.
In the face of cancer, early detection is the key, how to screen better?
After summing up, it is found that these "cancers" with lower risk all need to be detected in 3 words, "early detection". This relies on targeted cancer screening. For several types of cancer mentioned here, a simple sharing of screening methods may help you a lot.
Low-risk subtype of breast cancer: Receive regular breast ultrasound and x-ray. If there is a genetic family history, you can combine MRI and genetic screening to prevent breast cancer.
Screening for prostate cancer relies on items such as PSA test and urine routine, and after the age of 50, men are recommended to have regular checkups.
For thyroid cancer, it is necessary to combine thyroid function, CT examination and ultrasound examination to understand the presence of nodules, and to detect the benignity and malignancy of the lesions through cytology and radioactive elements examination after the nodules appear, so as to take effective treatment.
The 3 controversial "cancers" are not fatal in the strict sense. If you can detect them at an early stage, it is not recommended to over-medicate them and you do not need to be too nervous. If you cooperate with your doctor and follow the medical prescriptions for treatment and review, the safety is still relatively high.
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