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Breast cancer is a disease with high mortality. However, if breast cancer is detected and treated effectively, the patient still has a chance to prolong life. Caring for cancer patients with appropriate methods will bring high results for patients.
1. Effective breast cancer treatment
Today, when a patient has been diagnosed with breast cancer, there are many personalized treatments available. Depending on the stage, condition as well as accompanying diseases... there will be treatment methods to be considered on breast cancer patients:
Surgery: Removing the breast tumor is one of the options. reasonable when the disease is at an early stage, the tumor has not spread to many other locations. Next, the patient can have a breast reconstruction after surgery. Radiation therapy: This is also an effective breast cancer treatment when the tumor has not spread, using X-rays to kill cancer cells, preventing the risk of metastasis and subsequent recurrence. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is an essential treatment for certain types of breast cancer that cannot be targeted with targeted therapy. The right treatment regimen will be given and applied on the patient for many months. In addition, the patient may also be considered for hormone therapy.
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2. What to do during breast cancer treatment?
Some ways to care for patients with breast cancer can be applied as follows:
Acupuncture: In the past clinical history, thin needles were inserted into points on the body to boost the immune system and relieve pain. The release of natural pain relievers is considered a good measure to treat diseases. In addition, acupuncture is also believed to help limit the side effects of cancer such as nausea, pain, fatigue, anxiety... Patients should consult their doctor before acupuncture because there is a In some cases, the patient may not be suitable for this method. Massage: Some hospitals have a team of massage therapists for patients to reduce pain, swelling, and relax after undergoing a lumpectomy or breast reconstruction. One of the techniques that can be applied is lymphatic drainage in massage. Yoga: This is an exercise that helps connect the breath and movement of the patient, slowing the heart rate, blood pressure and brain waves. Women who practice yoga while undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer feel a lot less fatigue and stress. In addition, if you practice yoga regularly, it can also reduce inflammation in the body. Tai Chi: This age-old Chinese martial art combines slow, fluid body movements with breathing and meditation. This way of relaxing the mind can strengthen the body, reduce inflammation in breast cancer patients. Women who practiced tai chi three times a week for about an hour each time reported improved health and well-being. Art Therapy: You don't have to be a good artist to benefit from art therapy. When the patient paints, paints, sculpts, or does crafts, these are all activities to express fears and other emotions that the patient does not want to talk about. Working with a trained art therapist can help people feel better after treatment. This method has also been shown to reduce anxiety and depression for patients, while also helping to improve patient confidence. Care for appearance: Some side effects during treatment such as hair loss, skin problems can affect the patient's psychology, especially for women. Some people undergoing cancer treatment do not want to leave the house because they do not like their appearance, which in turn affects their strength and quality of life a lot. So, taking care of your appearance such as wearing a wig, applying makeup, wearing shaping bras... can help with this problem. Horse-assisted therapy: Because horses reflect human body language, it can help patients become more aware of emotions. Learning how to care for and ride a horse can build confidence. In one small study, people who participated in horse therapy felt less stressed than the rest. Music therapy: Listening to your favorite tunes helps people overcome crises and gain strength. People have the ability to connect with emotions, which is why music can help in the healing process. Music therapy reduces pain levels, improves mood, and reduces anxiety. Journaling: If you write down your feelings about breast cancer, from hopes to biggest fears, you can reduce your attention to the symptoms of the disease. Support groups: Regardless of how much attention you receive from friends and family, a support group is very helpful for patients during treatment. Time spent with other women who are going through the same thing can help patients feel less alone.
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3. Conclusion
Caring for breast cancer patients has never been a simple and successful job in a short time, so support from family, community and medical staff is essential. Helping patients participate and implement therapies will greatly reduce pain and strengthen their spirits.
In summary, breast cancer is a common disease in women. If detected late, treatment often requires mastectomy, but the prognosis is poor compared with early detection. Therefore, breast cancer screening is a measure that can cure the disease, prolong life as well as preserve the breast for patients.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has a Breast Cancer Screening Package to help detect the disease at an early stage, increase the cure rate and save treatment costs for early breast cancer, and at the same time improve the quality of life for patients.
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Team of highly qualified and experienced doctors; Comprehensive professional cooperation with domestic and international hospitals: Singapore, Japan, USA, ..; Comprehensive treatment and care for patients, multi-specialty coordination towards individualizing each patient; Having a full range of specialized facilities to diagnose the disease and stage it before treatment: Endoscopy, CT scan, PET-CT scan, MRI, histopathological diagnosis, gene-cell testing, .. .; There are a full range of mainstream cancer treatment methods: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, stem cell transplant...
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Reference source: webmd.com
