Oncologist Jamilya Polatova spoke about cancer treatment
At the same time, the percentage of cancer incidence continues to grow. What is the reason? But you are right that
science does not stand still - the possibilities of diagnostics have gone far ahead.
Cancer screening increases the proportion of oncological pathology detected at an early stage.
stage of the disease, while increasing the chances of recovery. That is, than
The earlier cancer is detected, the higher the chance of recovery. To the deep
Unfortunately, not all patients come to us at the early stages, and therefore,
It is customary to talk about mortality from oncology, but what is more -
deaths or recoveries?
BUT
what is difficult to access and is detected in the later stages, unfortunately, increases
mortality.
What types of diagnostics are most effective? From what age
Do you recommend regular checkups?
It is statistically proven that 60% of new cases occur in the ten most
common types of cancer. In women, this is, for example, breast cancer
and cervix. However, regular monitoring and examination
with a specialist allows you to detect oncology at an early stage. Options
diagnostics are different, as a rule it is mammography (if
for a breast tumor), EGDFS, colonoscopy and others. At the same time, the main
Histology has been and remains the diagnostic method. Unfortunately, it must be admitted that
cancer tends to rejuvenate.
Is it possible to detect oncology by a general blood test?
If there are any changes in the analyzes, then most likely it is already strong
advanced stage, but this is when we are talking specifically about oncology. At the early
stages, unfortunately, it is impossible to find changes in the analyzes, for which we
and carry out diagnostics. Unfortunately, cancer is difficult to detect, as early
stages, it practically does not give any symptoms. Even in case of external
localizations, such as skin, mammary gland, oral cavity, often patients
asking for help late.
You have been in the profession for 20 years, have you ever had the desire to quit everything?
I can't quit, what are you? This is what I live by. In addition, in medicine it is important
the principle of continuity of generations, you need to transfer all your knowledge and experience
to the next generation, this is the school. Moreover, we not only educate
professionals, they should be just as desperate and in love with the profession
people with the ability to empathize and do everything possible to save
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