What Are the Priorities in Cancer Treatment?
Early diagnosis, individual correct treatment and multidisciplinary approach are important in the fight against cancer. Researches done; shows that multidisciplinary team work is necessary for success in cancer treatment and success against cancer has increased in relevant and fully-fledged centers.
For the success of cancer treatment; It is necessary to make a correct diagnosis and to determine the spread of the disease.
If the disease is in the early stage, the route followed;
- Surgical treatment
- Radiotherapy (radiation therapy)
- Systemic therapy (Chemotherapy-Hormonal therapy)
- Supportive treatment is applied
- The aim of treatment is to increase survival with the best function.
If the disease is in advanced stage, the priorities are;
- Surgical treatment (less often)
- Radiotherapy (radiation therapy)
- Systemic therapy (Chemotherapy-Hormonal therapy-Antibody therapy)
- Supportive treatment is applied (Pain therapy, bone strengthening therapy)
- The aim of treatment is to improve the quality of life and, if possible, to prolong survival.
Nowadays, thanks to the increase in knowledge about diseases, only (targeted) treatments are developed to eliminate the disorder that causes the disease. thus more effective treatment is provided. In addition, in decisions to be taken at every stage in diagnosis and treatment; It is accepted that information should be shared with the patient, the patient’s consent should be obtained, and support care should be provided at every stage of the treatment. What could be the symptoms of cervical cancer?
