Cancer Surgeries

Cancer Surgeries

As the name represents, cancer surgeries are a type of surgery that a doctor will perform on cancer patients to reduce the severity of or even eliminate the disease. Cancer surgery has proven to be one of the most effective cancer treatments in the world of medical science till date. During a cancer surgery, your surgeon will remove the cancerous tissues and the tumor that has been growing inside your body. Cancer surgeons are also known as surgical oncologists, who are experts in performing cancer surgeries.

Cancer surgeries have benefitted many patients in the world with regard to almost all types of cancer.

What are the types of cancer surgeries?

The common types include:

• Cryosurgery
• Photodynamic therapy
• Natural orifice surgery
• Laser surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Open surgery
• Electrosurgery
• Mohs surgery
• Robotic surgery
• Hyperthermia
• Curative surgery
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Palliative surgery
• Natural orifice surgery
• Microscopically controlled surgery
• Debulking surgery

Who qualifies for cancer surgery?

You must consult a doctor if you are suffering from:

• Chronic headache
• Abnormal pelvic pain
• Persistent bloating
• Chronic coughing
• Oral and skin changes
• Difficulty in swallowing

It all depends on the diagnosis, the type of cancer and the stage of cancer. A doctor can recommend surgery along with other treatments, depending on such factors.

The decision of undergoing a surgery completely depends on your doctor. So if you are a cancer patient, and planning to go for this surgery, you need to consult and get your doctor’s nod for the same, as he/she is the one who will take this decision and will order you a series of tests and diagnosis to analyze your physical condition to undergo a surgery.

Request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Pune, Maharashtra.

Call 1860 500 2244 to book an appointment.

Why is cancer surgery needed?

It is needed for:

• Understanding the depth of cancer
• Removing cancerous cells from a patient's body
• Removing cancer tumors
• Weakening the strength of cancer cells

What are the benefits of cancer surgery?

• Helps in diagnosing cancer cells in the body.
• Removes cancerous tissues from a patient’s body.
• Decreases cancer cell numbers.
• Destroys cancer cell production.

Are there any risks associated with the Cancer Surgeries? 

There are a few risks and side effects of cancer surgeries such as:

• Bleeding from the surgery spot
• Drug reactions
• Damage to the neighboring tissues
• Pain

How do I prepare for cancer surgery?

Once you visit your doctor, your doctor may ask you to go through a series of procedures as part of preparation for the surgery.

• Series of Tests
  Your oncologist will advise you on a list of pathological tests, which will help him/her understand if your body is prepared to undergo surgery or not. These tests will also help the surgeon get important information about the cancer such as the type, spread and which particular surgery would be suitable for it.
• Understanding and Counselling 
  Before the surgery, your doctor will help you understand the nitty-gritty of the surgery. The doctor will explain how it will work on you, and also will talk about the side effects.
• Changes in Diet 
  The doctor may put you up on a special diet a few hours or days before your surgery check-up. The agenda of following a particular diet is to prepare your body with the required nutrition and energy for the cancer surgery and its upcoming effects.

Conclusion

Most of the cancer types are treated and can be eliminated from our body thanks to surgeries. It is one of the most effective treatment methods for cancer, and it can help you lead a happy, healthy and quality life.