Cancer Surgery Procedures
Cancer Surgery
Cancer surgery is a procedure to remove the tumour, as well as nearby tissues containing cancer cells. A surgeon who treats cancer with surgery is called surgical oncologist. There are many reasons to go for surgery: To remove some or all cancer cells. To relieve cancer side effects.
Surgery removes cancer that is contained in one area. Surgery removes some, but not all, of a cancer tumor. Debulking is used when removing an entire tumor might damage an organ or the body. Removing part of a tumor can help other treatments work better
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the breast. Cancer starts when cells begin to grow out of control.
Esophagus Cancer
If your esophageal cancer has narrowed your esophagus, a surgeon may use an endoscope and special tools to place a metal tube (stent) to hold the esophagus open.
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the gallbladder.
Pancreas Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the pancreas. (Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. To learn more about how cancers start and spread.
Stomach Cancer
gastric cancer is found very early, there is a better chance of recovery. Gastric cancer is often in an advanced stage when it is diagnosed. At later stages, gastric cancer can be treated but rarely can be cured. Taking part in one of the clinical trials being done to improve treatment should be considered
Colon Cancer
Cancer of the colon is a highly treatable and often curable disease when localized to the bowel.
Rectal Cancer
Rectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the rectum.
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and pharynx (throat), can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated early.