Introduction
Cancer, a deadly disease, is a condition in which cells in any part of the body begin to grow out of control. The cells divide and grow further to spread to other parts of the body. In a healthy body, old or damaged cells die while other cells divide and form new cells. Cancer disturbs this process; new cells are formed when they are not needed. These new cells divide and divide, forming tumors. Cancers such as leukemias develop solid tumors, while blood cancers do not form any tumors.
The initial symptoms of cancer are:
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Indigestion
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Variation in bladder/bowel behavior
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Excessive bleeding or discharge
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Lumps in the chest or elsewhere
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Cough or heartburn, etc.
Advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) or kidney cancer is one of the common types of kidney cancer. Kidney cancer usually begins with a single kidney tumor or two tumors, each in both kidneys. The kidney is the bean-shaped part of the body that is responsible for purifying the blood. The kidneys remove excess salts, water, and other chemical wastes from the blood and expel them from the body through urine. Since every drop of blood enters the kidneys, it is easy for cancer cells to spread to the kidneys. The survival rate for RCC is greater than 70% for at least five years. CRC can be cured with surgery or transplantation.
Unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Hepatocellular carcinoma is chronic, the third leading cause of death worldwide. Liver cancer is different from other cancers because of how it works. In addition to severity, this type of cancer forms solid tumors. Liver cancers occur mainly in men than in women. Other diseases such as Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C and hemochromatosis cause liver tumors. Other reasons, such as excess alcohol and chronic inflammation of the liver, cause RCC. RCC is diagnosed through various blood tests, imaging tests, ie CT and MRI, and a liver biopsy. Although liver cancer is essential to cure it, specialists try to make it less painful through surgery and liver transplants.
Differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC)
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower part of the neck below the larynx. The thyroid controls the body’s endocrine system which controls hormones in the body. There are five types of thyroid cancer. Thyroid cancer usually starts with an overgrowth of cells in the thyroid gland and then spreads to other parts. Although thyroid cancer is a common type of cancer, the reason behind its cause is unknown. Women and people with high radiation exposure tend to be at risk of thyroid cancer.
Medicine
Sorafekast is an anticancer drug manufactured by BDR Pharmaceuticals International Pvt. Limited. Sorafekast is best known for its ability to fight tumors. This drug helps fight cancer by stopping the growth of tumor cells, slowing blood flow, and accelerating cell self-destruction.
Side effects
Sorafekast is a well-tolerated drug, which should be used under professional supervision. The drug shows side effects, which vary for each patient. Patients with heart disease, stomach/intestinal infections, and high blood pressure should not take these medications. Pregnant women and patients with a surgical history should also not take the drug.
The most common side effects are nausea, weight loss, tiredness, skin rashes, and diarrhea. Heart attack and increased blood pressure are some of the serious side effects.