From #AlZahraOncologyCenter in Dubai lead by Dr Sadir Alrawi American boarded, with Dr Thamir Alkasab & Khaled Kouteich

Cancer is the leading cause of death across the globe. Since a long time, cancer has been a prevalent disease and the occurrence has always been on the rise. Fortunately, today science and technology have brought us close to cure. Patients feel powerless, scared and defeated once diagnosed with cancer. Often they don’t know where to turn for accurate information, help, and comfort.

The cancer care specialists of Al Zahra Cancer Center in Dubai offer advanced treatments and give personalized attention to each patient in a clean and positive environment. At Al Zahra Hospital, we provide a holistic and comprehensive approach for the treatment of most cancers so as to improve the overall health of the patient.

Comprehensive oncology is a conventional cancer therapy wherein the origin and the factors associated with cancer are thoroughly studied. Thereafter, cancer surgeons recommend a suitable treatment plan that provides relief from all the pains.

Reduce Cancer Tumor with Comprehensive Oncology

Cancer occurs when unhealthy cells accumulate in your body that affects the healthy body cells. There are many types of cancer treatments available that are given on the basis of the type of cancer you have and how advanced it is. Different treatment modalities such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and stem cell transplant are used to remove cancer cells from the body. These treatments are used for curing cancer of all types and at any stage.

In surgical treatment procedure, the surgeon removes cancer from your body. In radiation therapy, a high dosage of radiation is used to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. In chemotherapy, drugs are used to kill cancer cells. Immunotherapy is about making your immune system strong so that it can fight against cancer. In targeted therapy, the changes in cancer cells that help them grow, divide, and spread are targeted. And, hormone therapy is a treatment that slows or stops the growth of breast and prostate cancer cells that use hormones to grow.

Patients suffering from cancer face many symptoms and conditions caused by cancer such as pain, nausea, constipation, anorexia, cough, dyspnea, neuropathy, depression and anxiety. To combat these problems the oncology specialists often ask them to take concomitant medications. The cancer patients are often prescribed more concomitant medications than patients with other illnesses for two reasons: to reduce the disease related symptoms and use herbal medication electively.

Supportive Care

The main aim of the aggressive surgeries such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy is the long lasting survival of the patient. However, the quality of life gets adversely affected. Therapeutic practices and relaxation techniques should be adopted to respond to cancer treatment in a much better way.

Acupuncture, reflexology, meditation, yoga and group therapy to name a few, help in patient’s well-being. These therapies provide the patient with a sense of control and reduce the feeling of helplessness.

Comprehensive oncology helps the patient and their family achieve the quality of life along with the longevity of life. Cancer Care Specialists in Dubai adopts a holistic approach to treat the disease which reduces treatment related side effects, improves the immune system and speed up physical rehabilitation.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women both in developed and developing countries. Globally, there were over 2 million new cases of breast cancer in 2018. That’s why top breast cancer surgeons in Dubai and research experts recommend that women who are 40 to 49 years old should talk to their physician about their breast cancer screening options.

What is breast cancer screening?

Screening examinations are tests performed to find breast cancer before the person has any symptoms. The goal of undergoing screening tests is to detect the disease at its most treatable stage. When the symptoms begin to appear, the cancer has grown and starts to spread, making it harder to treat or cure. You should have a physical examination every 1 to 3 years starting at the age of 20 years, every year if you are aged 40 years or above and more frequently if you have a family history of breast cancer. What are the cancer screening tests that you should undergo before symptoms appear?

• Physical Examination: If you notice changes in breast size or shape, skin dimpling or skin changes or any lump during self-examination, you should contact your physician immediately. Your healthcare provider will ask you detailed questions about your family history, your health habits and past illnesses. He/she will examine your breasts for any lumps, rashes, dimpling, or redness as well as size, shape, or symmetry of your breasts. A physical examination is an important method of early detection of breast cancer.

• Laboratory Tests: What blood tests are done to detect breast cancer? Complete Blood Count (CBC) is used to determine the types of blood cells/abnormal cells in your body. Blood Marker Test is used to detect cancer activity; cancer cells produce specific protein in the blood that acts as a marker for the cancer. Other blood tests include BRCA1 / BRCA2, HER2 (blood) and Estrogen Receptor/Progesterone Receptor.

• Genetic Tests: Three most well-known genes that can mutate and increase the risk of cancer are BRCA1, BRCA2 and PALB2. The BRCA test is a blood test that analyzes mutations in one of the two breast cancer susceptibility genes (BRCA1/2). Mutation in the PALB2 gene is linked to hereditary breast cancer. Genetic counseling and these genetic tests are performed by well-renowned surgeons of Female Surgeon UAE, part of Al Zahra Cancer Center in Dubai. Schedule an appointment today if you have a family history of cancer.

• Mammograms: A mammogram is an X-Ray image of your breasts that can help doctors to identify cysts, tumor and cancer. A special X-Ray machine is used to take pictures using low dose X-Ray. A trained radiologist will read the mammogram to detect cancer or other problems.

• Breast MRIs: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and magnets to get a detailed image of the inside of the breast. MRI is used for breast cancer screening and diagnosis. It is a safe procedure and does not expose you to harmful radiation. A breast MRI is used in addition to mammogram or other blood tests.

Diagnosing the cancer may not improve the person’s health or prevent it, but if found by screening tests, it will help doctors to treat it at an early stage and save your life. Al Zahra Cancer Center offers comprehensive cancer control by providing quality breast cancer screening services in Dubai as well as advanced treatment and after-care services. Call +971 551010169 to book an appointment now!

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