Awareness and prevention of tumours
Tumours, a resounding term, have generated widespread concern and concern in today ‘ s society. It not only inflicts great physical suffering on patients, but also places a heavy burden on families and societies. So, what exactly is the tumor? How do we deal with it? Tumours, in simple terms, refer to organisms that, as a result of a variety of tumour-induced factors, local tissue cells lose normal regulation of their growth at the genetic level, resulting in abnormal growth of new organisms. Once formed, such new organisms grow and divide without control, and may encroach on the surrounding tissues and organs or even transfer to other parts of the body. Tumours can be classified as benign and malignant tumours. Good tumours tend to grow slowly, with clear borders, with fewer intrusions into the surrounding tissues, generally without diversions, often healable after surgical removal and less likely to relapse. For example, common fat, uterus, etc. Malignant tumours, on the other hand, have the characteristics of rapid growth, border uncertainty, vulnerability to invasion and diversion, and are extremely harmful to the human body. Malignant tumours are also referred to as cancers, such as lung, stomach and breast cancer. The causes of tumours are complex and varied. First, genetic factors play an important role in the occurrence of tumours. Certain genetic mutations or genetic defects increase the risk of tumours in individuals. For example, many members of the family suffer from breast or colon cancer and their relatives may be at a relatively high risk of similar diseases. Secondly, environmental factors cannot be ignored. Persistent exposure to harmful chemical substances, radiation, viruses and bacterial infections can induce tumours. For example, long-term smoking is closely related to the occurrence of lung cancer, with long-term exposure to asbestos increasing the risk of mesothelioma, while hepatitis B virus infection is associated with liver cancer. In addition, poor lifestyles, such as irrational diets, lack of exercise, long-term stayovers and excessive stress can also reduce the body’s immunity and increase the likelihood of tumours. So, how did you find the tumor earlier? This requires us to be vigilant and to focus on the abnormal signals sent by the body. For example, the presence of unidentified swelling, continuing pain, unknown haemorrhage (e.g. coughing, gout, urine blood, etc.), long-term heat, wasting and inefficiency may be the early manifestations of the tumor. In addition, regular medical examinations and screening are important. There are screening methods for common tumours such as breast cancer, cervical cancer and colon cancer, such as breast ultrasound, cervical smears, colonoscopy, etc. Through these tests, tumours can be detected at an early stage, thus increasing the efficacy and survival of the treatment. Once the tumour is diagnosed, the choice of treatment depends on the type of tumour, the period, the physical condition of the patient, etc. At present, the most common treatment methods include surgical treatment, chemotherapy, treatment, target-oriented treatment and immunotherapy. Surgery is the direct removal of tumour tissues and can often have a root effect on early physical tumours. Chemotherapy is used to kill tumour cells or inhibit their growth by using chemical drugs, often for treatment for tumours in the middle and later stages of the tumour or for post-operative assisted treatment. The use of radioactivity to kill tumour cells provides better treatment for local tumours, such as nasal and cervical cancer. Target-oriented treatment is targeted at specific target points of tumour cells and has the advantage of being highly specific and having small side effects. Immunotherapy is a major breakthrough in the field of tumour treatment in recent years by activation of the body ‘ s own immune system. In addition to formal treatment, the mental state and lifestyle of the patient are also essential for the rehabilitation of the tumor. Oncological patients often face enormous psychological stress, such as fear, anxiety, depression, etc. Therefore, family and social support, psychological guidance and the patient ‘ s own psychological care are important. At the same time, during treatment and after rehabilitation, the patient should maintain a good lifestyle, such as a balanced diet, adequate exercise, adequate sleep, etc., in order to increase the body ‘ s immunity and promote rehabilitation. In short, tumors, though terrible, are not insurmountable. By learning about tumours, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regular medical examinations and screening, early detection and early treatment, we can effectively reduce the risks of tumours, improve the quality of life and protect our health.
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