Evaluations on Cancer Processes and the Habit of Excessive Examination
An expert made statements on cancer formation, excessive examination practices, metastasis processes, and recurrence problems in treatment.
Dr. Yavuz Dizdar made important evaluations on cancer formation, the habit of having excessive tests, metastasis processes, and the problem of recurrence in cancer treatment.
Cancer Cell and Connective Tissue
Touching upon the formation process of cancer cells, Dr. Yavuz Dizdar emphasized that all dividing cells have the potential to become cancerous.
Stating that the connective tissue in the body and the control mechanism around the cells prevent this process, the expert expressed that there is a kind of peer pressure within the body.
Excessive Examination and Over-Diagnosis
Criticizing excessive tests, it was pointed out that with ultrasound and imaging facilities entering every doctor's office, over-diagnosis has begun to be made.
While stating that nodules can be found in everyone's thyroid, warnings were issued that the body should not be meddled with too much.
Metastasis and Spread Processes
Conveying that metastasis processes are still debated in the medical world, Dr. Dizdar noted that although there is a lot of muscle tissue in the body, almost no metastasis is seen in muscles and skin.
Stating that the spread generally occurs in the lungs and liver, it was conveyed that the question of whether cells are transported there and multiply has not yet been answered.
Old Age and Microscopic Findings
It was reminded that the risk of cancer theoretically increases with age, but there are also people who reach the age of 90 without ever having the disease.
It was stated that as cellular examinations are deepened in old age, findings at the micro level will be encountered, and microscopic carcinoma diagnoses can be made in 70-year-olds.
Recurrence Problem in Treatment
It was emphasized that the biggest problem in cancer treatment is the recurrence or return of the disease a few months later.
It was stated that although the initial treatment goes successfully, some cells adapt and hide, and the medical world will discuss the issue again.