Oncology is one of the most terrible and serious types of diseases at present. Cancer is treatable in the first stages. But since this disease mainly develops without vivid symptoms, people seek help at the extreme stage. The last stage of cancer is characterized by the fact that a complete recovery at this level is almost impossible.
Many people are so afraid of the word "cancer" that they do not even want to study the information on this disease. This is fundamentally wrong, as it can lead to irreversible consequences. To prevent this from happening, you must regularly undergo a medical examination. And as much as possible to know about the causes and symptoms of this disease in order to seek help in time.
What is cancer?
In the modern world, there is a myth that cancer is a disease that has been identified in our time. However, this is not true. The first mention and description of signs of cancer was made around 1600 BC. e. There is a possibility that the disease has occurred earlier, but there is no evidence for this.
The well-known doctor Hippocrates, describing this disease, introduced the definition of "carcinoma", which means tumor with inflammation. Externally, the tumor is very similar to a crab. The disease got the name “cancer” because of the visual resemblance. In subsequent years, the word oncos was used by various doctors. So the term "oncology" appeared.
Cancer is a malignant tumor that develops from the epithelial cells of the mucous membranes. Cancer is not a viral disease and cannot be infected. This is a purely individual disease, and you need to carefully monitor your health in order to avoid consequences.
What is characteristic for stage 4 cancer?
Oncology of the last stage is a serious malignant lesion of the body, which is formed randomly and uncontrollably. Also at this stage, the appearance of metastases is characteristic, which have a negative effect on all vital human cells and organs.
Most often, the last stage of cancer is not accompanied by any specific pain. It is because of this that there is a basic problem of man - a late appeal to specialists. At this level, a fatal outcome is most likely , a radical cure is no longer possible, and all therapy is aimed at increasing the patient's life expectancy and maintaining its quality.
Symptoms of the 4th stage of the disease
As already noted, a person cannot determine the disease by his senses. However, there are several important points that you should pay attention to, especially if this happens over a long period. There are not many signs of the disease, which is why the last stage of cancer is characteristic. Symptoms of the disease are presented below:
- weight loss not accompanied by apparent causes;
- unwillingness to eat, lack of appetite;
- fatigue, weakness;
- pain
- inflammation of the lymph nodes that do not cause pain.
The presence of such symptoms does not mean at all that a person has developed cancer. However, if such a violation of health is observed, it is necessary to contact specialists and undergo a medical examination.
Liver cancer
The disease has many varieties, and one of them is liver cancer. It is characterized by its irreversibility. That is, a complete cure, especially in the last stages, is not possible. Most often, this disease is found in men who have bad habits. As a rule, such people are in no hurry to see a doctor, and when they go to the reception, it is too late.
The last stage of liver cancer has pronounced symptoms:
- significant and rapid weight loss;
- weakness, severe fatigue;
- anemia, which is accompanied by oxygen deficiency;
- digestive disorders.
Treatment of liver cancer boils down to increasing the patient's life expectancy, because even replacing this organ will not stop the development of the disease. Almost all types of therapy are ineffective in this case, however, they help to slightly alleviate the patient’s fate.
Stomach cancer
This disease is a malignant tumor that forms in the gastrointestinal tract. This disease is one of the most common among other oncologies. Stage 4 gastric cancer is characterized by minimal chances of recovery, as well as the last stage of liver cancer. Symptoms of oncology of the stomach are quite accurate:
- unpleasant and even pain in the upper abdomen;
- vomiting, nausea, persistent heartburn;
- despite small meals, a feeling of fullness of the gastrointestinal tract;
- the appearance of blood in the stool, this is due to the appearance of internal bleeding.
In the first stages of gastric cancer, the proportion of patients who were cured is about 50%. When the patient goes to the doctor, having the 4th stage of the disease, the chances of survival are rapidly falling and approaching the value of 4-5%. The most effective treatment for stomach cancer is chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Brain cancer
This disease is slightly different from other diseases of this type. The fact is that brain cancer spreads and develops within the boundaries of the nervous system. This is one of the rarest forms of cancer, which occurs in only 1.5% of all cases. This disease has 5 stages, but extreme means death. Therefore, the 4th stage is considered to be the last.
Recovery is impossible, only in 20% of cases it is possible to slightly prolong the life of the patient. The appearance and formation of metastases exacerbates this disease and selects all the chances of salvation. The last stage of brain cancer has the following symptoms:
- decreased sensitivity;
- gradual memory impairment;
- hallucinations;
- hearing impairment;
- impaired vision, speech and coordination;
- paralysis.
Treatment is carried out, however, it is mainly intended to alleviate the suffering of the patient. The last stage of brain cancer is characterized by the fact that doctors are forced to give potent drugs to the patient in order to reduce pain.
Radiation and chemotherapy in interaction give the greatest effect. However, if surgery is possible, it is the operation that will be the best solution. But unfortunately, in most cases the tumor is inoperable, and other methods have to be used.
Lungs' cancer
This disease is a malignant tumor that develops in the mucous membranes of the lungs. This type of disease is characterized by a very rapid increase in the tumor. Very serious problems appear when the last stage of lung cancer occurs . How many live in this case? Unfortunately, very little. Depending on the size of the tumor, the average life expectancy ranges from 1 to 3 years.
At the 4th stage of the disease, the tumor begins to germinate in the heart, and fluid also appears. Symptoms of oncology are presented below:
- severe cough for no reason;
- the appearance of blood when coughing;
- dyspnea;
- pain in the chest.
Signs of the approaching death of a patient with oncology
The last stage of cancer is considered the most terrible, because it is almost incurable. When the patient is close to fatal, some changes occur in his body.
- Diet reduction. Refusal to eat is the first signal of the onset of the thermal stage. At this moment, it is best for the patient to feel calm, and for this he needs the support of loved ones.
- Abnormalities in breathing. When the patient heard noises during breathing, this indicates the appearance of fluid inside the body. It becomes difficult for the patient to breathe, and doctors can offer an oxygen pillow to alleviate suffering.
- The psychological side. As a rule, the patient feels the approach of his death, becomes apathetic and detached. He sleeps almost all the time, does not want to make contact with anyone. At the last stage, the support and attention of loved ones can greatly alleviate the suffering of the patient.