Friday 23 January 2015

Detect the cancer symptoms and get treatment

There are different types of cancer that can affect people. If detected early and timely treatment is give it can help to save a life. Many times we are not aware of the symptoms until it is too late. Most people end up finding out when they are in the later stages and it is too late.

There are various types of cancer and the Nasopharyngeal Cancer is one that is quite common among the South East Asian race. An early detection of cancer can save your life. You can start treatment immediately and the survival rate is 90%. Cancer does not spare anyone once it strikes, so it is better to be aware of the symptoms of cancer.

Awareness of the symptoms of cancer

Cancer does not have any particular symptoms and you need to be aware of any changes in your body such as a lump, changes in toilet habits, indigestion, weight loss or anything else. If you face any kind of abnormality you should immediately go in for tests and not wait or ignore it. Cancer does not wait for anyone and spreads very rapidly.

Early detection can help to cure you

If cancer is detected early then you can start treatment immediately and you have a good chance of getting rid of all the cancer cells in your body. The NP screen can help with detection of Nasopharyngeal Cancer and it should be done regularly to ensure that you are cancer free. The NP screen cost is covered by most health insurance companies. This saves you the fear of having to shell out a large amount of money. The NP screen is a very simple test and is very accurate.

Timely treatment for cancer

There is various treatment for cancer and you will have to discuss with your physician what is the best course of action. Once you have been detected with cancer in the early stages there are many options available to you. Treatment for cancer at a later stage is more about prolonging your life for as long as possible. Once the cancer has affected you to stage 3 or 4, cure is less of an option.    

Monday 5 January 2015

Different types of cancer and treatment options for cancer


NPCWell, cancer is a very broad term that is used to encompass a number of malignant diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer that affects the various parts of the human body.

Each type is unique with a set of causes, symptoms and treatment options. Similar to other diseases, a few types of cancers are more common. 

Common Types of Cancer

The most commonly diagnosed cancer is skin cancer. The other common types of cancer are bladder cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, leukemia, kidney cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, melanoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer and thyroid cancer.

What is blood cancer?

The cells in the bone marrow that are responsible for the production of red blood cells, platelets and white blood cells sometimes become cancerous. This is called leukemia or lymphoma. Blood cancer can be categorized as lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma and Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia.

Bone Cancer

It is a relatively rare kind of cancer affecting children and adults alike; however, affect children and teens more. There are certain types of bone cancer, the most common among them are Ewing’s Sarcoma and Osteosarcoma. 

Brain Cancer

Brain tumors can either be benign or malignant. Brain tumors do not spread. They affect only the brain. Different types of cancer affecting the brain include adult brain tumor, ependymoma, brain stem glioma, cerebellar astrocytoma, medulloblastoma, and the like. 

Digestive/Gastrointestinal Cancers 

This includes cancers affecting anything from the esophagus down to the anus. These include anal cancer, bile duct cancer, colon cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, gall bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, rectal cancer, stomach cancer, and small intestine cancer.
Other cancers include endocrine cancers, eye cancer, genitourinary cancers, gynecologic cancers, head and neck cancers, respiratory cancers and skin cancers. 

Treatments for cancer

There are some cancer treatments that are very successful when the cancer is detected and treated at an early stage. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy or a combination of both has been largely used as reliable cancer treatments.  

Testing cancer at an early stage is mandatory to cure cancer completely. NP Screen Inc offers an effective tool to detect cancer in its initial stages.