Now this is weird. Why will my Body Kill Itself?

According to a recent study done by The Oncology Department Of New York, Cancers cannot be found in all parts of the body. A tumour can only be formed in a part/tissue, which favours its growth. Research E.g.: A Neoplasm cannot be found in Spleen (Because of its open sinusoidal blood pattern which does not allow tumour cells to stay in for long time in order to produce metastasis) According to a survey conducted by The Oncology Study & Research Group, Tokyo, Cancers can be inbound, or can be induced by some agents. They defined these agents as "Carcinogens"

Most common carcinogens which causes cancer are:

1. Anti-Cancer Drugs (Busulfan)

2. Epoxides

These agents induce Lymphoma & Bladder Cancer

1. Polycyclic Hydrocarbons- Cigarette Smoke, Tobacco, Fossil Fuel, Coal, Tar, Soot

These agents induce Lung Cancer (Bronchogenic Carcinoma) & Malignant Melanoma (Skin Cancer)

1. Betel Nuts (Supari)

It can cause Hepatoma-Cellular Carcinoma. In today’s scenario, it is inevitable to be safe from Polluted air, fossil burning and chemical pollutants. However, it is one's own choice to quit smoking and consuming tobacco, as these are cancer inducing agents. Most frequently in clinical setting, Chemotherapy is started as soon as a tumour is detected. The patient undergoes number of tests, including CT, MRI, PET to diagnose whether the tumour is benign or malignant. In cases of benign tumours, an oncologist prescribes drugs to destroy the tumour, under close observation. 

In cases of malignant neoplasms,

Radiation Therapy is started as soon as the tumour is diagnosed, duration depending on the condition of the patient. It is viable that Radiation Therapy will damage other normal body tissues as the radiation used ionising, but as it is said, "You got to lose something, to earn something" By- Dt. Trishala Chopra

ONCOLOGY- Treatment of the cancer patients.

Oncologist is the specialty branch in the field of medicine, which deals with the prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of cancer. A medical practitioner who specializes and practices in the medical field of oncology is called an oncologist. The word oncology takes its origin from Greek, in which “onco” means tumor and “logy” means the study of something. Therefore, the word oncology means the study of tumors. An oncologist helps a person in providing knowledge about the prevention of cancer, in diagnosing cancer, in treating the patient suffering from cancer and also in assisting the patient after the treatment of cancer. 

 “Prevention is better than cure” is a well-known proverb. For a disease as dreadful as cancer, the proverb is aptly the best. Instead of undergoing a lot of treatments and surgeries, it is best that the person prevents himself from becoming a patient of cancer. One of the main reasons for the cause of cancer is smoking. The oncologist educates the patient on the hazards that are accompanied with habit of smoking. This leads to the reduction of the risk factors that are caused by smoking. 

An oncology unit is a specialized unit that is devoted for the treatment of the cancer patients. This unit is designed with the facilities that are to be met with for the patients suffering from cancer. The unit consists only of the patients who suffer from cancer and the oncologists who treat the patients. Oncology has become a blessing with its development . By- Pujha Ramesh