How can you detect cancer

BIOPSY & HISTOPATHOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE TISSUE

BIOPSY

A piece of the suspected tissue cut into thin section is stained and examined under microscope by a pathologist.

Methods to detect cancers of the internal organs

RadiographyComputed TomographyMagnetic Resonance Imaging

Computerised Tomography

Computerised Tomography uses X-rays to generate a three dimensional image of the internals of an object

MRI

MRI uses strong magnetic fields and non-ionising radiations to accurately detect pathological and physiological changes in the living.

Antibodies against cancer-specific antigens are also used for detection of cancers

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How to prevent cancer

Techniques of molecular biology can be applied to detect genes in individuals with inherited susceptibility to certain cancers. Identification of such genes, which predispose an individual to certain cancers may be very helpful in prevention of cancers

How to kill cancer cells

Using chemotherapeutic drugs

Treatment of Cancer

•Surgery•Radiation Therapy•Immunotherapy

Side Effects of chemotherapeutic drugs

•Hair Loss •Anemia

Many cancers are curable if detected early and appropriate therapeutic measures are taken

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