Oncology is one of the most terrible and serious types of diseases at present. Cancer is treatable in its early stages. But since this disease mostly develops without bright symptoms, people seek help at the last stage. The last stage of cancer is characterized by the fact that full recovery at this level is almost impossible.
Many people are so afraid of the word "cancer" that they do not even want to study information on this disease. This is fundamentally wrong, as it can lead to irreversible consequences. To prevent this from happening, you need to 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 today's world, there is a myth that cancer is a disease that has been defined in our time. However, this is not true. The first mention and description of the signs of cancer was made around 1600 BC. e. There is a possibility that the disease occurred earlier, but there is no confirmation of this.
The famous doctor Hippocrates, describing this disease, introduced the definition of "carcinoma", which means a tumor with inflammation. Outwardly, the tumor is very similar to a crab. The disease got its name "cancer" because of the visual similarity. In subsequent years, the word oncos was used by various doctors. This is how the term “oncology” appeared.
Cancer is a malignant tumor that develops from epithelial cells of the mucous membranes. Cancer is not a viral disease and cannot be contracted. This is a purely individual disease, and you need to carefully monitor your he alth in order to avoid consequences.
What is stage 4 cancer?
Oncology of the last stage is a serious malignant lesion of the body, which is formed chaotically and uncontrollably. Also at this stage, the appearance of metastases is characteristic, which have a negative effect on all vital cells and human organs.
Most often, the last stage of cancer is not accompanied by any specific pain. It is because of this that the main problem of a person exists - a late appeal to specialists. At this level, a lethal 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 feelings. However, there are severalimportant points to pay attention to, especially if this happens over a long period. There are not very many signs of the disease, which is characteristic of the last stage of cancer. Symptoms of the disease are presented below:
- weight loss for no apparent reason;
- reluctance to eat, lack of appetite;
- fatigue, weakness;
- pain;
- inflammation of the lymph nodes that do not cause pain.
The presence of these symptoms does not mean that a person has developed cancer. However, if such a violation of he alth 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 with bad habits. As a rule, such people are in no hurry to see a doctor, and when they go to an appointment, it turns out to be too late.
Last stage liver cancer has pronounced symptoms:
- significant and rapid weight loss;
- weakness, severe fatigue;
- anemia, which is accompanied by oxygen deficiency;
- digestion disorders.
The treatment of liver cancer is reduced to increasing the life expectancy of the patient, because even the replacement of this organ will not stop the development of the disease. Almost all types of therapy are ineffective in this case, but they help to slightly alleviate the patient's plight.
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. The 4th stage of stomach cancer is characterized by minimal chances for recovery, as well as the last stage of liver cancer. The symptoms of stomach cancer are quite accurate:
- unpleasant and even pain in the upper abdomen;
- vomiting, nausea, constant heartburn;
- despite small meals, a feeling of fullness in the gastrointestinal tract;
- the appearance of blood in the stool, this is due to the appearance of internal bleeding.
In the early stages of stomach cancer, the proportion of patients who are cured is about 50%. When a patient visits a doctor with a stage 4 disease, the chances of survival drop rapidly and approach a value of 4-5%. The most effective treatment for stomach cancer is chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Brain Cancer
This disease is a little different from other diseases of this type. The fact is that brain cancer spreads and develops within the boundaries of the nervous system. It is one of the rarest forms of cancer, occurring in only 1.5% of all cases. This disease has 5 stages, but the extreme means death. Therefore, the 4th stage is considered to be the last one.
Recoveryimpossible, only in 20% of cases it is possible to prolong the life of the patient a little. The appearance and formation of metastases aggravates this disease and takes away all chances for salvation. The last stage of brain cancer has the following symptoms:
- desensitization;
- gradual deterioration of memory;
- hallucinations;
- hearing loss;
- impaired vision, speech and coordination;
- paralysis.
Treatment is carried out, but it is mainly intended only to alleviate the suffering of the patient. The last stage of brain cancer is characterized by the fact that doctors are forced to give the patient strong drugs to reduce pain.
Radiation and chemotherapy in combination give the greatest effect. However, if surgery is possible, surgery is the best solution. But unfortunately, in most cases, the tumor is inoperable, and other methods have to be used.
Lung 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 long do they live in this case? Unfortunately, very few. 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 grow in the heart, and fluid also appears. Cancer symptoms are listed below:
- severe cough for no reason;
- blood when coughing;
- shortness of breath;
- chest pain.
Signs of approaching death of a cancer patient
The last stage of cancer is considered the most terrible, because it is almost incurable. When a patient is close to death, some changes occur in his body.
- Reduce diet. 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.
- Breathing disorders. When a patient has noises during breathing, this indicates the appearance of fluid inside the body. It becomes difficult for the patient to breathe, and doctors may offer an oxygen bag to relieve suffering.
- Psychological side. As a rule, the patient feels the approach of his death, becomes apathetic and distant. 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 significantly alleviate the suffering of the patient.
