War Against Cancer (1)

Cancer is a serious disease, but not everyone with cancer will die of cancer. Many people who are still alive today have a history of cancer. For them, cancer has become a chronic health problem (continued), just like diabetes or high blood pressure. What should you do once you know you have cancer?


Diagnosis
Cancer may be difficult to detect, but for some types of cancer, the earlier it is detected the better chance to treat it effectively. Drawing or imaging techniques (methods of generating images of the body) has become an important element for many types of cancer early detection. But, the picture is not only used to detect. Image is also important to know the stage (extent of the cancer) and the exact location of the cancer to help guide the surgery and other cancer treatments, or to check whether the cancer recurred.
Radiology and Technology This image has been integrated to perform the detection, diagnosis and treatment. The range of radiology services and special drawings include:
Truepoint Symbia SPECT • CT is the first in Asia combines the functional sensitivity of SPECT Gamma Camera System with detailed anatomical information provided by CT 6-piece system to obtain better tumor detection. SPECT also use specific isotopes such as Octreotide or I131 MIBG to localize the severity of atypical small tumors, such as Neuro-endocrine tumors.
• CT Scanner 64-piece capable of producing high resolution images in a very short time, then the image data will be reconstructed in various fields to produce 3D images with surface rendering capabilities, virtual colonoscopy, angiography and coronary heart channels. CT scanners are also used to guide radiotherapy, needle biopsies and other minimally invasive procedures.
• PET / CT will integrate the sensitivity of PET (Positron Emission Tomography) with detailed anatomical information provided by the CT system is a multi-piece to get the better detection of tumors. PET scan is a diagnostic nuclear medicine techniques. PET / CT has become an integral part in the treatment of lung cancer, colorectal, head and neck, breast, esophagus, and uterus, lymphoma and melanoma, and useful for other types of certain malignant tumors in the stomach, bile duct (hepatobiliaris), ovarian , pancreas and kidney.
• Technology Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce images clear and detailed diagnosis, which in some specific areas of the body is very good compared to other image methods. In cancer imaging techniques, this technology is especially good for the brain, spinal cord (spinal cord), and liver.
• Services Interventional Radiology (Interventional Radiological Services) is a highly specialized treatment systems, multilevel minimally invasive and targeted very detailed, which is performed by radiologists with special expertise who will use image guidance such as CT scans, ultrasound and angiography, without performing surgery. Some patients with cancer treatments systems include:
• Chemo-embolization (Chemoembolisation) for liver tumors that includes the use of a small tube called a catheter to administer drugs directly into the arteries that supply the tumor, then shut down the blood supply to tumors;
• Radiofrequency ablation (radiofrequency ablation), which includes the use of special electrodes such as a needle that is inserted under image guidance into the tumor through the skin to heat and kill tumors by electric current supplied to the frequency of radio waves;
• Access to a vein with a picture guide to long-term chemotherapy, and
• gentle needle biopsy with image guidance.
Mamotomi Breast Biopsy System (Mammotome Breast Biopsy System) is a special method that will get rid of small abnormal elements were detected in mammography or ultrasound of the breast (called microcalcifications) that can be early signs cancer. The procedure is quick, little pain and does not require stitches. Suspicious microcalcifications will be disposed through special needles. Guide stereotaktik (X-rays from two angles) or ultrasound guidance is used to guide Mamotomi looking for a highly accurate tissue samples.
Pathology
Pathological examination of accurate and complete to the initial biopsy is a fundamental step to be able to perform an effective cancer treatment. In the treatment algorithm, histopathology report is crucial. This stage will diagnose and classify tumors, to give information about the cell of origin and insights are very important for prognosis. This will assist oncologists in planning-related clinical trials and treatment system for patients.
The diagnosis is wrong or incorrect information may result in erroneous treatment, mutilation or even death in patients. In addition, this report makes the eligibility criteria for conducting clinical trials, provide information for clinical data base to be used in clinical research and basic research, and help provide quality assurance in cancer treatment..