CRYOSURGERY- is the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue. This is a non-invasive procedure and use needles to super freeze the tumor. They use CT Scan to detect the cancer cells and prick the needle to it. Liquid nitrogen or argon gas is circulated through a hollow instrument called a cryoprobe, which is placed in contact with the tumor. The doctor uses ultrasound or MRI to guide the cryoprobe and monitor the freezing of the cells, thus limiting damage to nearby healthy tissue. May have fewer side effects than other types of treatments, and is less expensive and requires shorter recovery times.
This is currently done in FUDA Cancer Hospital, China and can cost you at least PHP 250, 000 for every treatment. A patient will at least require 3 treatments or depending on the severity of the case.
Most people don't understand what a tumor patient feels unless you have been diagnosed yourself. We tend to take things lightly and just dismiss the idea like a flu that will go away. I was bothered by the patients who gave their testimonials about their illness and the treatments they underwent. It is disturbing to see a very healthy and lively young adult slowly succumbs to cancer.
News on a cure for cancer gives hope to those who have been diagnosed with a tumor whether benign or malignant. I salute these doctors who never stop in helping and giving hope to all the cancer patients out there.
***source: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/cryosurgery
i hope you are okay.
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