Inflammatory breast tumor

January 17, 2018

Inflammatory breast tumor: Blocking the lymphatic vessels

Inflammatory breast tumor symptoms are liken to the orange skin

Inflammatory breast tumor or cancer develops rapidly causing the affected breast to turn red, swollen and tender. It is a rare type of breast cancer in most patients. It will be experienced when cancer cells block the lymphatic vessel on the breast skin thereby causing the said characteristics. This type of cancer is known to be a locally advanced cancer because of its ability of spreading from its original location to the nearby tissues and even to the lymph nodes. According to the experts at AWAREmed health and wellness resource center, this disease (cancer) can easily be mistaken for a breast infection. Breast infections are commonly known for causing the redness and welling of the breast. This is a serious problem, and the moment you notice these signs, it is important that you seek immediate medical attention. Besides these, there are several other signs and symptoms as discussed below.

Inflammatory breast tumor: Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer include:

Unfamiliar warmth the affected breast
Thickness, heaviness or visible enlargement of one breast
Tenderness, pain or aching
Rapid and consistent changes in the appearance of one breast, over the course of several weeks
The nipple turning inward and flattening
Enlarged lymph nodes under the arm, above the collarbone or below the collarbone
Discoloration, giving the breast a red, purple, pink or bruised appearance
Dimpling or ridges on the skin of the affected breast, similar to an orange skin

In most cases the inflammatory breast cancer unlike other types of cancer, doesn’t form a lump.

Inflammatory breast tumor: When is it appropriate to see a doctor?

Whereas people should go for regular screening, it is important that as soon as you notice these signs and symptoms, you will need to seek an appointment with your doctor right away. Besides these facts, it is worth noting that the other more common conditions have signs and symptoms resembling those of inflammatory breast cancer. A breast injury or breast infection (mastitis) may cause redness, swelling and pain.

And like we had mention before, inflammatory breast cancer can easily be mistaken with a breast infections which are very common. At this stage, treatment may be administered using antibiotics for a week or so, and if the symptoms respond to antibiotics, then additional testing won’t be necessary. However, where the redness does not improve, a more serious cause like inflammatory breast cancer may be investigated by your doctor. Finally doctor Akoury reiterates that, for those who may have been treated for breast infection before, if their symptoms doesn’t improve a mammogram or other test to evaluate such signs and symptoms is highly recommended. But in doing all these, we must appreciate that the best way of determine if such symptoms are caused by inflammatory breast cancer is to do a biopsy to remove a sample of tissue for testing. We appreciate that this disease come with great shock and many suffer more form the shock than even the cancer cells. We would want to help you go through the whole exercise if only you can let us know your struggles.

Inflammatory breast tumor: Blocking the lymphatic vessels

Angiosarcoma cancer

January 16, 2018

Angiosarcoma cancer: Blood vessels and Lymph vessels

Angiosarcoma cancer. when symptoms appears, it will be a lump or mass in the breast which is always the most common symptom

Angiosarcoma is a rare type of cancer normally affecting the lining of the blood vessels and lymph vessels. The lymph vessels are part of immune system responsible for collecting bacteria, viruses and waste products from the body and disposes of them. Experts’ at AWAREmed health and wellness resources center, explains that, this type of cancer can occur anywhere in your body. But quit often it affects the head and neck skin. Rarely, angiosarcoma cancer may form in the skin on other parts of your body, such as the breast. Or it may form in deeper tissue, such as the liver and the heart. Angiosarcoma treatment depends on where the cancer is located. Treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy and we will be discussing then shortly.

Angiosarcoma cancer: Symptoms

The signs and symptoms often vary depending on where the cancer forms.

Angiosarcoma that affects the skin – like stated in most cases angiosarcoma affects the head and neck skin and particularly the scalp. Its signs and symptoms of this form of angiosarcoma include:

A raised, purplish area of skin that looks like a bruise
A bruise-like lesion that grows larger over time
A lesion that may bleed when scratched or bumped
Swelling in the surrounding skin

Angiosarcoma that affects organs – it affects organs like the heart and the liver and when this happens, the patients feels a lot of pain. In all these, doctor Akoury advices that when the signs and symptoms are persistent, you may want to see your doctor. And if you’re around, you can schedule an appointment with us at AWAREmed health center at convenience.

Angiosarcoma cancer: Causes

Scientifically, it’s not clear what causes most angiosarcoma. However, there’re certain factors that can facilitate the risks. When the cells in the blood vessels multiply abnormally this should be an indicator. The abnormal cells outgrows the other cells resulting in cells breaking off and spreads or metastasize to other parts of the body.

Angiosarcoma cancer: Risk factors

The risks may increase due to the following factors:

Radiation therapy – when radiation is used for treatment, this increases the risks. A rare complication of radiation therapy, angiosarcoma typically occurs between 5 to 10 years after treatment.

Swelling caused by lymph vessel damage (lymphedema) – Lymphedema is swelling caused by a backup of lymph fluid that forms when the lymphatic system is blocked or damaged. This is becomes a risk whenever lymph nodes are removed during surgery (a technique that’s often used to treat cancer). Lymphedema can also occur in response to infection or other conditions.

Chemicals – Liver angiosarcoma has been linked to exposure to several chemicals, including vinyl chloride and arsenic.

Angiosarcoma cancer: Blood vessels and Lymph vessels

Chemotherapy treatment

January 10, 2018

Chemotherapy treatment procedure: How Chemotherapy Works

Chemotherapy treatment procedure is effective. The side effects can be handled professionally

All cancer treatments are essential and can be very costly to many patients. Of all these, Chemotherapy treatment procedure is the most common for most cancers. According to the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD. This treatment procedure involves the use of certain drugs to kill cancer cells or just to stop them from increasing and spreading to other parts of the patients’ body. Unlike with other health conditions, cancer is different and as a patient, you can’t afford to self-medicate. Therefore, your doctor may choose to prescribe chemo alone or combine it with surgery or radiation therapy. You might also take original kinds of cancer-fighting drugs along with chemotherapy.

Remember that you can take chemo as pills or shots. The drugs can be taken from a hospital facility or clinic through an infusion which is also known as IV. This is essential in helping patients regain strength, grow new healthy cells as well. Depending on the type of cancer and how it has progressed in the body, the doctor (oncologist) may prescribe the drug to be taken on daily, weekly or monthly doses. The prescription can be a single chemo drug or a collection of different drugs depending your health condition whether you’re suffering from other health conditions like liver, kidney or diabetes problems.

Chemotherapy treatment procedure: The necessity of chemotherapy

Cancer treatment is quite a vigorous process. Its success depends on the total elimination of all the cancer cells. Doctor Dalal Akoury explains that many at times even after a successful surgery to remove a tumor, the body can still play host to some remnants of cancer cells. These (cancer cells) if not eliminated, can still grow into new tumors. They can also spread the cancer to other parts of your body rendering the surgery to be ineffective. This where the importance of chemo drugs comes in. she adds that chemotherapy drugs helps in destroying, shrinking and controlling those cells. Besides that, it’s also helps in healing any cancer symptoms like pain. The patient may also get chemo drugs to shrink a tumor before even it gets to the point of conducting a surgery by your oncologist to remove it.

Chemotherapy treatment procedure: How it works

Chemotherapy drugs are essential are works in different ways. If you are struggling with any type of cancer, this is a better treatment for you as it helps in:

Killing both cancerous and healthy cells
Keep tumors from growing blood vessels, which help them thrive
Fighting only cancer cells
Attack the cancer cells’ genes so the cells die and can’t grow into new tumors

Finally, we appreciate that brain cancer and in fact all types of cancer are traumatizing. But that is the one reason why patient’s needs to go through the chemotherapy treatment procedure in good time. If you’re struggling with cancer, and you have no idea what to do. We are here to help you have a positive start. Call us at AWAREmed health and wellness center today and our team of experts will help you professionally.

Chemotherapy treatment procedure: How Chemotherapy Works

Cancer treatment preparation

January 10, 2018

Cancer treatment preparation: Before you begin cancer treatment

Cancer treatment preparation is should involves the whole family

Cancer treatment preparation is essential especially after the diagnosis. But before the diagnosis, this may not be easy because no one would want to associate with the disease. Nonetheless, when this is established, getting ready a head of time is important. From the expert’s desk at AWAREmed Health and wellness Resource Center under the leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury, planning is good however small it may be. The steps you take will help you be in control and improve your healing process. To help you plan well, the following are some of the steps you may consider before chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

A clear plan

From the onset, together with your oncologist must ensure you are addressing the same problem. You must be aware of what exactly you’re treating. What will be happening during the treatment and duration it will take including any side effects? You may want to document you discussion with the doctor too and where necessary, you can seek for a second opinion if need be.

Cancer treatment prepararation: Only plan for what is within your reach

With the entry of cancer, your life will change and no matter your treatment mode, you will have some frustrations along the way. Doctor Akoury explains that most frustrations are never about the disease but what will happen to your daily cores like, who will attend to my business, children or who will take you to and from the hospital? That is why your plan should be within reach. At this time family and friends can be helpful. You may engage them in assignments like picking up your children from school, doing the house work and stuff like that a head of time.

Live responsibly

Healthy living before, during and after treatment is very important. This will help in improving your healing process in many ways. Remember that healthy feeding and exercise will go a long way in help you maintain quality of your life and this must be top on the list of your treatment objectives. For perfection, you may want to consult with nutritionist, physical therapist or any other specialist in such disciplines.

Changes in appearance

Treatment procedures like chemo and radiation may cause hair loss, weight loss, or skin rashes as side effects. In your plan, this needs to be appreciated and just get ready should they come and deal with them. You may want to find more from your doctor of what to expect as possible side effects.

Seek advice from people who’s been through the same

You’re not alone in this journey. People have been before you and they can help you ease uncertainty, anxiety, or fears. Doctor Akoury advices new patients to open up and talk with people who’ve had the same disease and had successful treatment. This will give more hope and encouragement to face any challenges that may come along the way. Finally, cancer is treatable and you can talk to us at AWAREmed health center for more professional input.

Cancer treatment preparation: Before you begin cancer treatment

Brain Cancer Treatment: Factors and side effects of treatment

Brain Cancer Treatment that works. The disease cancer is a scare and those who have been there will tell you that better prevention than cure

Brain cancer treatment can be a very expensive exercise for many people. Besides being very expensive, the mere fact that you’re suffering from brain cancer is not only traumatizing but also life threatening. It is therefore important for treatment to be prioritised. Doctor Dalal Akoury MD and President of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center explains that, treatment for a brain tumor varies depending on numerous factors including the patients age, location, general health, the size and type of the tumor. In my medicine career doctor Akoury explains; many patients alongside their loved ones often ask so many questions about brain cancer. This is very essential especially when the diagnosis has been done for the right treatment to be administered and also for them to be ready psychologically. Some of the most frequent questions under such circumstances may include:

How long will the treatment last?
What are the side effects?
What are some of the possible out-comes both short and long term?

These are not questions you can get their answers from anywhere. It is necessary that you seek answers directly from your medical specialist for all the information you need. Our doors at AWAREmed Health Center are always open for you and all you need to do is to give us a call and we will not hesitate to help you professionally with all your concerns.

Brain Cancer Treatment: Treatment summary

Brain cancer treatment procedure is complex and involves several consulting specialist. In most cases a team of experts will include neurosurgeons specializing on the brain and nervous system, oncologists, radiation oncologists and your family physician. Besides these we can also have specialist in various disciplines like dietitians, a social worker, a physical therapist and many others. And like we have mention, treatment process varies depending on the location of the tumor, its size and type, your age, and any additional medical problems that you may have. Finally in all these, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are the most administered for patients.

Brain Cancer Treatment: Brain Cancer Surgery

For many patients with brain tumor, surgery is the most commonly used. This is used primarily to ascertain any abnormality seen during testing as tumor before making a decision to remove it. Where removing the tumor is not possible, a sample of the tumor will be taken by the surgeon to verify its type. However, in some cases like benign tumors, surgical removal of the tumor is enough to solve the problem effectively.

Finally, patients may undergo several treatments and procedures before surgery like for example: they may be given steroid drugs like dexamethasone to relieve swelling, anticonvulsant drug for preventing seizures. But in exceptional cases when a patient has too much cerebrospinal fluid around the brain, a thin, plastic tube known as shunt can be placed to drain the fluid with one end placed in the cavity where fluid collects and the other end placed under the skin on other part of the body. This enables easy elimination of the fluid from the brain.

Brain Cancer Treatment: Factors and side effects of treatment

Brain Cancer Treatment

January 9, 2018

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