Cancer Home Care

The human body is like a sophisticated ecosystem, composed of millions of cells with different forms and functions. In a healthy body, cells undergo metabolism as needed: new cells are generated in an orderly manner, old cells naturally die, maintaining a delicate balance. When abnormal cell proliferation disrupts the body's balance, cancer forms. Doctors often use staging (stages I to IV) to describe cancer development, including tumor size, whether it has spread, and the extent of spread. This is like drawing a map of the condition to help develop the most appropriate treatment strategy.

Cancer can start growing from cells in almost any part of the body. Common types of cancer include:

• Lung cancer: Persistent cough, blood in sputum, difficulty breathing, chest pain, hoarseness
• Colorectal cancer: Changes in bowel habits, blood or mucus in stool, abdominal bloating and pain, unexplained weight loss
• Breast cancer: Breast lumps or skin dimpling, abnormal nipple discharge, swollen lymph nodes in armpit
• Liver cancer: Persistent pain in upper right abdomen, jaundice, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite
• Prostate cancer: Difficulty urinating, frequent urination, blood in urine, pelvic pain

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These symptoms often interact with each other, not only affecting the patient's physical function but also bringing enormous challenges to the lives of patients and their families.