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What is Surgical Oncology & how does it treat cancer?
Surgical Oncology is a cancer treatment that uses surgery to treat cancer by removing harmful tumors from the affected body part. The treatment is done by Surgical Oncologists specializing in a different type of surgeries including biopsies.
Surgical Oncology is used at an early stage or when the cancer is more advanced. It is mainly used for the following reasons
- To prevent cancer
- To check if the person is suffering from cancer
- To check the stage of cancer
- To treat cancer
- To ease symptoms
- To perform reconstructive surgery post-cancer treatment
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Surgical Oncology is performed to remove the infected tumor to get rid of the cancer cells. It is used for -
- Curative: This process involves the removal of the tumor from one place. For curative surgery, the tumor should be present at one location and not in other body parts. The patient may need chemotherapy or radiation therapy before or post curative surgery.
- Debulking: This process involves the removal of the tumor but not entirely. Debulking is performed when the removal of the entire tumor is too dangerous. to remove the whole tumor. Surgical Oncologists remove as much as possible and the remaining is treated with the help of chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
- Supportive: This process involves the use of surgery as a supportive treatment to help other cancer treatments work well.
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Cancer surgery is primarily of two types -
- Open surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
Open Surgery as the name suggests is performed to remove an entire tumor. During the process, the surgical oncologist makes a large incision, usually to remove the infected tumor entirely. However, some of the surrounding healthy tissue is also removed as margins to get rid of the infection completely.
Minimal invasive surgery as the name suggests is performed to remove an entire tumor or parts of it by making a small incision and using highly advanced surgical techniques like laparoscopy, laser surgery, cryosurgery, robotic surgery, etc.
These surgeries may involve supportive procedures like endoscopies, embolization, Mohs micrographic surgery, and pleuroscopies. These surgeries are primarily performed by non-surgeons such as dermatologists, radiation oncologists, and interventional pulmonologists, as per the need.
Cancer surgeries are also supported by non-surgical treatments including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or hormone therapy as neoadjuvant (before surgery) or adjuvant (after surgery) therapy to prevent or manage the growth of cancer cells, metastasis, and recurrence.
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Surgical Oncology is performed in case of
However, it is used to treat numerous other cancers as well, depending upon their location, size, or stage. Cancer surgery is always suggested by the primary care doctor upon complete diagnosis of the patient. It is a custom process that is performed to meet an individual’s requirements and treatment goals.
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There are a few repercussions of cancer surgery, such as -
Additionally, the patient may face a few other complications post-surgery depending upon their health and condition. It is always advised to consult a primary care doctor or Surgical Oncologist in such cases.
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Any type of cancer surgery is not cheap. The cost of surgical oncology depends upon several factors such as geographical location, cancer type, tumor size, cancer stage, the procedure involved, supportive surgeries or treatments, etc.
It is crucial to understand the treatment and finances involved beforehand.
FAQs
Yes, breast cancer examinations can be done at home. However, one must be aware of the correct technique. Use the flatness of your palm to palpate the breast in a clockwise direction and carefully check all the quadrants of the breast.
However, in doubt, do consult a doctor.
Breast cancer can occur at any age post-puberty in both males and females. However, it is prevalent in the age group of 40-70 years.
A breast lump can be present in the body for several years before it becomes palpable. However, they can be detected early through mammograms. Generally, mammograms are advised annually or once in two years for women above 40 years.
