People at risk for any reason should check their skin regularly.
The skin self examination can check for new growths or other changes.
Skin Self-Examination
:
The best time to do a skin self-exam is after a shower or bath. You should check
your skin in a well-lighted room using a full-length mirror and a hand-held
mirror. You should be familiar with your birthmarks, moles and blemishes and
what they usually look and feel like. Check the skin for any new mole that looks
abnormal, a change in the size, shape, color or texture of a mole. Check yourself
from head to toe. Don’t forget to check all areas of the skin, including the
back, the scalp, between the buttocks, and the genital area.
By checking your skin regularly, you will become familiar with
what is normal for you. It may be helpful to record the dates of your skin exams
and to write notes about the way your skin looks. If you find anything unusual,
see your doctor right away.
If the doctor suspects that a spot on the skin is melanoma,
the patient will need to have a biopsy. It is the only way to make a definite
diagnosis.
Biopsy :
It is the method of removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist.
When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional
biopsy. When an entire lump or suspicious area is removed, the procedure is
called an excisional biopsy. When a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with
a needle, the procedure is called a needle biopsy, core biopsy or fine-needle
aspiration.
Biopsy is done using local anesthesia. The pathologist then
examines the tissue under a microscope to see if any melanoma cells are present.
The doctor also does a careful physical exam and, if the tumor
is thick, may order chest x-rays, blood tests, and scans of the liver, bones,
and brain.
hi my name name is suresh i am from chennai 22yers old i am a regular smoker from past one month sometimes i am getting chest pain and abdomen is paining little it will pains for 2 to 3 minutes and stops meanwhile my throat is also getting dry at the time i could not able to speak i am getting little swear that i will get cancer till now i didn't tell this to anybody even to my friends also i didn't consult the doctor also can you please help me what i want to do next which doctor i want to consult. is cancer is curable diseases
Ans:
Dear Suresh,
Smoking is hazardous to your health. There is no reason why should start this bad habbit at this age it is a very difficult habit to break once you are addicted to cigarettes. Smoking can cause lung problems such as Asthma and lung cancer. Throat cancer is another complication of smoking .
SO PLEASE STOP SMOKING..
You may not have cancer but there is no reason to indulge in risky behaviour. Some Cancers are curable if treated early. Stress can cause sweating high heart rate etc..
If your symptoms persists you may have to consult a doctor.
Please take care.
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5.10.2009 By : Resha , New Delhi, New Delhi
I am seeking help for a cancer patient(3-4th stage)of 65yrs old. cheme & radiotheropy will not work(as per doc)due to less wt n also age. He has been given ayurvedic treatment from qualified doctor. Can i get fund from primeminister's fund scheeme or any Ngo who will help him. I havemanaged for one month treatment which is costing 30,000Rs. the treatment may continue for 7to12 months. please can anybody help me in this matter
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