Innovative Approaches to Fighting Cancer

Advanced Cancer Surgery: Innovative Approaches to Fighting Cancer

Advanced-stage cancer refers to cancers that have begun to spread throughout the body and become difficult to treat. At this stage, surgery aims to target the main cancer foci and metastatic organs to prevent further progression. However, when surgery alone is insufficient, it is supplemented with other treatment methods such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapies.

Purposes and Methods of Surgery

The primary goal of advanced cancer surgery is to remove as many cancer cells as possible. This intervention aims to improve patients' quality of life and prevent the cancer from spreading. While surgical approaches vary for each type of cancer, the overall goal is to remove the primary cancer foci.

Advanced Stage Cancer Types and Surgical Intervention

1. Liver Cancer: In advanced liver cancer, surgery usually involves removing the tumor or transplanting the entire liver. However, lobectomy may also be an option if the tumor has not spread.

2. Pancreatic Cancer: In advanced stages of pancreatic cancer, surgery aims to remove the cancerous tissue. However, the entire pancreas may need to be removed.

3. Lung Cancer: When lung cancer has spread to an advanced stage, surgery may be performed to remove the tumor, but before surgery, the tumor is shrunk with chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

4. Colorectal Cancer: In colon and rectum cancers, depending on the degree of spread of the cancer, surgical intervention is performed to remove the tumor and clean the lymph nodes.

Post-Surgery Recovery Process

After surgery, patients typically undergo an intense recovery process. This process varies depending on the patient's overall health, the type of surgery, and the extent of cancer spread. Recovery after advanced cancer surgery can be quite challenging, both physically and psychologically.

Psychological Support and Quality of Life

While surgery in advanced cancer treatment is an important step toward prolonging a patient's life, this process can be quite challenging for patients. Psychological support during cancer treatment can accelerate recovery and improve quality of life. Family support, psychotherapy, and support groups play a crucial role in the treatment process.

Result: Fighting Advanced Cancer

Surgery for advanced cancer is an important component of cancer treatment, and timely interventions can improve patients' quality of life. However, a multidisciplinary approach is necessary for cases where surgery alone is insufficient. Combining surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy can achieve more effective results in cancer treatment.

To learn more about advanced cancer surgery and treatment methods, you can review the videos on Prof. Dr. Ünal Aydın's YouTube channel.