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Cancer Treatment

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Neurology  Cancer

Resting and drinking plenty of fluids. Following the BRAT diet – bananas, rice, applesauce and toast – all of which are easy on the stomach and beneficial in their own way. At the same time, avoid things like dairy, grease, and spices, as they can aggravate your digestive system.

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Good foods to help your digestion

  1. Fill up on fibre to prevent constipation. ...

  2. Drink plenty of fluids to aid digestion. ...

  3. Cut down on fat for a healthy gut. ...

  4. Go easy on spice to avoid tummy troubles. ...

  5. Beware gut symptom triggers. ...

  6. Choose the right drinks to ease digestion. ...

  7. Probiotics.

Diet and lifestyle changes can make a big difference:

  1. Cut back on fatty foods.

  2. Avoid fizzy drinks.

  3. Eat and drink slowly.

  4. Quit smoking.

  5. Don't chew gum.

  6. Exercise more.

  7. Avoid foods that cause gas.

  8. Avoid sweeteners that cause gas such as fructose and sorbitol.

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Gastroenterology Cancer

Therapies for neurological disorders may often consist of:

  1. Lifestyle changes to either prevent or minimize the impact of such conditions.

  2. Physiotherapy to manage the symptoms and restore some function.

  3. Pain management, as many impairments can be associated with considerable discomfort.

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Questions to Ask Your Neurologist

  • What type of disorder do I have?

  • How will this disorder affect my health?

  • What treatments are available?

  • What are the risks and benefits of the treatment? Are there any alternatives?

  • How will this disorder affect my daily life and activities?

Here are six things I recommend to my patients in order of importance:

  1. Exercise regularly. Exercise has many known benefits, and regular physical activity also benefits the brain. ...

  2. Get plenty of sleep. ...

  3. Eat a Mediterranean diet. ...

  4. Stay mentally active. ...

  5. Remain socially involved. ...

  6. Keep your blood vessels healthy.

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        Liver Cancer

Treatment of localized liver cancer

  • surveillance for lesions smaller than 1 centimeter.

  • partial hepatectomy (surgery to remove the part of the liver where cancer is found)

  • liver transplant.

  • ablation of the tumor using: radiofrequency ablation. microwave therapy. percutaneous ethanol injection. cryoablation.

  • radiation therapy.

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Targeted therapies used to treat advanced liver cancer include:

  • bevacizumab.

  • cabozantinib.

  • lenvatinib.

  • ramucirumab.

  • regorafenib.

  • sorafenib.

​T1 - One tumor with no vascular invasion. T2 - One tumor with vascular invasion or multiple tumors that are 5 centimeters or smaller in diameter. T3a - Multiple tumors larger than 5 centimeters in diameter. T3b - One or more tumors of any size that involve a major branch of the portal vein or hepatic vein.

Primary liver cancer is an uncommon but serious type of cancer that begins in the liver. This is a separate condition from secondary liver cancer, 

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   Lung Cancer 

Treatment for lung cancer depends on the type of cancer, how far it has spread, and other factors. Treatments can include: 

  • Laser therapy: A laser beam is used to kill cancer cells. 

  • Endoscopic stent placement: A stent is placed in a blocked airway using an endoscope, a thin tube-like instrument. 

  • Surgery: Doctors remove the cancer through an operation. 

  • Chemotherapy: Drugs are used to kill or shrink the cancer. These can be taken as pills or given intravenously. 

  • Radiation therapy: High-energy rays are used to kill the cancer. 

  • Targeted therapy: Drugs block the growth and spread of cancer cells. 

  • Immunotherapy: A treatment option for lung cancer. 

Other treatments include: 

  • Palliative care: A type of healthcare that can help relieve pain and other symptoms. 

  • Pleural effusion drainage: Treatments are available to drain fluid from the chest if lung cancer causes it to accumulate. 

Most people with lung cancer receive more than one type of treatment. Researchers are also looking for new treatment options.

surgery, chemotherapy or other medications, radiation therapy, local treatments such as laser therapy, or a combination of treatments.

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        Colon  Cancer

Some symptoms of colon cancer include: 

  • Bowel changes: Constipation, diarrhea, or other changes in bowel habits, such as the size, shape, or frequency of stools 

  • Blood in stool: Blood in or on stool, or rectal bleeding 

  • Abdominal pain: Abdominal pain, aches, cramps, or tenderness in the lower abdomen 

  • Weight loss: Unexplained weight loss 

  • Other symptoms: Feeling that the bowel doesn't empty all the way, weakness or tiredness, bloating, or full feeling 

However, many people with colon cancer don't have symptoms at first. The symptoms that do appear depend on the size and location of the cancer in the large intestine. 

If you notice any of these symptoms, you should talk to a healthcare provider. There are also at-home tests that can help detect blood in the stool

  • A change in bowel habits, such as more frequent diarrhea or constipation.

  • Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool.

  • Ongoing discomfort in the belly area, such as cramps, gas or pain.

  • A feeling that the bowel doesn't empty all the way during a bowel movement.

  • Weakness or tiredness.

  • Losing weight without trying.

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        Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer symptoms can include: 

  • Urination issues: Frequent urination, especially at night, trouble starting urination, weak or interrupted urine flow, or blood in the urine 

  • Pain: Pain in the lower back, hips, pelvis, chest, or other areas 

  • Other symptoms: Painful ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, weakness or numbness in the legs or feet, loss of bladder or bowel control, weight loss, or feeling very tired 

Early prostate cancer often doesn't cause any symptoms, and prostate cancer usually develops slowly. Many of the symptoms can also be caused by other common prostate problems. 

You should consult your doctor if you have any symptoms that could be prostate cancer, or if you have a high risk for developing prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer that's more advanced may cause signs and symptoms such as:

  • Trouble urinating.

  • Decreased force in the stream of urine.

  • Blood in the urine.

  • Blood in the semen.

  • Bone pain.

  • Losing weight without trying.

  • Erectile dysfunction.

  • For nearly eight in 10 men with prostate cancer, the disease is diagnosed early, in the local or regional stages. Most will be cured.

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