Expert Cancer Care For Every Stage of Treatment

Cancer can cause different symptoms depending on its type and location. Some possible warning signs include:

• Unexplained weight loss
• Persistent fatigue or pain
• Unusual lumps or swelling
• Changes in skin, moles or wounds
• Persistent cough or difficulty breathing
• Unusual bleeding or discharge
• Changes in bowel or bladder habits

These signs don’t always mean cancer—but persistent or unusual changes should be checked by a doctor.

Cancer diagnosis usually involves:

• Medical check-up – Symptoms and medical history are reviewed.
• Lab tests – Blood, urine or other tests look for warning signs.
• Imaging scans – X-rays, CT, MRI, ultrasound or PET scans detect abnormalities.
• Biopsy – A tissue sample is examined to confirm cancer.
• Further tests – Help identify the cancer type, stage and best treatment.

You should consult an oncologist when cancer is suspected, diagnosed, or when you need expert guidance about cancer treatment and follow-up.

Common reasons to see an oncologist

• A biopsy or other test suggests cancer
• You’ve been diagnosed with cancer
• Imaging shows a suspicious mass or tumour
• Cancer treatment is causing difficult side effects
• You want a second opinion
• You have a high inherited or familial cancer risk
• You have a history of cancer
• Symptoms Worth Checking

Unexplained weight loss, persistent lumps, unusual bleeding, ongoing cough or hoarseness, bowel or bladder changes or sores that don’t heal shouldn’t be ignored. These symptoms don’t necessarily mean cancer, but if they persist, talk to your doctor early. You don’t need to wait for a cancer diagnosis to seek expert advice.

Cancer treatment is personalized to each patient. Doctors typically:

• Confirm the diagnosis through biopsy and testing.
• Determine the stage using scans and other tests.
• Check cancer biomarkers to identify targeted treatment options.
• Assess overall health to choose safe and effective treatments.
• Create a treatment plan that may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, targeted therapy or hormone therapy.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment based on response and side effects.

A multidisciplinary cancer team works together to create the right treatment plan for the patient and their goals.

Chemotherapy uses medicines to directly kill or slow the growth of cancer cells, while immunotherapy helps your immune system recognize and fight cancer. In simple terms: Chemotherapy attacks cancer cells directly; immunotherapy helps your body attack them. The best option depends on the cancer type, stage, biomarkers and overall health.

Before treatment begins, ask your oncologist about:

• My diagnosis and stage: What type and stage of cancer do I have?
• Treatment options: What treatments are recommended and why?
• Benefits and risks: What should I expect, including possible side effects?
• Treatment timeline: How long will treatment take and what happens next?
• Alternatives: Are there other treatments or clinical trials to consider?
• Monitoring: How will we know if the treatment is working?

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