Non-Invasive Therapy

Cancer...Tumors....Metastasizing

Cancer is a group of diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer, but they all have one thing in common—abnormal growth of cells that destroy body tissue rather than build and repair it. Healthy cells that make up the body’s tissues grow, divide and replace themselves in an orderly manner. Sometimes, however, normal cells lose their ability to limit and direct their own growth. They divide and grow without any order and form tumors.

Tumors can be one of two types: benign or malignant. Tumors that are not cancerous are called benign. They do not spread to the other parts of the body and are seldom a threat to life. Often benign tumors can be removed by surgery, and they are not likely to return. Cancerous tumors are called malignant. They invade and destroy nearby tissues and organs. Cancers can also metastasize, or spread to other parts of the body, causing new tumors.

Because cancer can grow and spread, sometimes very quickly, it is important for the doctor to find out as early as possible if a tumor is present, and whether it is benign or malignant. As soon as a diagnosis of cancer is made, the doctor can begin treatment to control the disease.

Conventional Treatment of Cancer

There are three basic ways to treat cancer: surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. The type of surgery that the doctor recommends depends on the size and location of the tumor. Radiation therapy (also called x-ray therapy, radio-therapy or irradiation) uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells. The use of anti-cancer drugs is called chemotherapy.

Treatment Planning and Staging

The first step in treatment is usually identifying the stage of the cancer. Staging tests show whether the disease has spread from its starting point to other parts of the body. Staging is important because it helps the doctor plan the best treatment.

During staging, the doctor will often order x-rays or scans of the lungs, liver, kidneys, bladder and other organs. Sometimes, a special blood test (the CEA assay) is done to measure substances that may increase in blood of a person with cancer.

The doctor will develop a treatment plan to fit the patient using medical history, age, general health, and the extent and location of the cancer. Before starting treatment, the patient may want a second doctor to review the diagnosis and treatment plan.

Why Choose Alternative Therapy?

U.S. doctors, by law, offer conventional treatment such as chemotherapy, surgery and radiation for the treatment of cancer. If the patient refuses any of these treatments, the physician is restricted from offering any alternatives. Alpha Medical Clinic believes you should have freedom of choice in matters concerning your health. Our physicians give every patient sound medical advice and the right, based on that advice, to decide which treatment program is best. At Alpha Medical Clinic,you are a participant in your own treatment plan.

What is Alternative Therapy?

Alternative therapy is also called Complementary or Integrative Regulatory therapy. It combines a direct attack on the cancer cell, a complementary attack on its signaling pathways, and a multi-focal attack on the formation of new cancer cells. Just one therapy may be used, or a combination of alternative and/or conventional therapies, based on the patient's individual needs. To learn more about individual treatments available at Alpha Medical Clinic, click on the treatment listed on the side bar.

The information contained on this website is intended for informational purposes only,

and should not be construed as medical advice or recommendation for treatment.

Any person who has been diagnosed with a medical condition, or suspects that a medical

condition exists, should consult their physician.

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