Timing, accuracy and attention to detail is crucial as to whether a patient survives or not. Cancer is no exception, and most cancers are treatable when detected in the early stages.
Due to the many varieties of cancer found in the body, there needs to be many devices that can do the job of finding where, what type and how old the cancer is. From there, the information is assessed and treatment begins.
Typical modern-day detection is used as scanners or imaging machines. Some of the most popular/ in demand include:
- Mammograms- A form of CT scan used for the detection of Breast Cancer.
- PET Scan- When a radioactive tracer is given to the patient through injection, and the radiation can trach how glucose is used in the body. Cancer cells use glucose differently to regular cells.
- Ultrasound Scan- Sound waves are used in the scanning of the core, and can be used for the detection of cancers of the organs.
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| Picture depicting how early detection givs the best chance of success by having a small and unspreaded tumour. |
The Technology involved in the detection of cancer changes our relationship with it by being able to find and treat a tumour before it has time to spead and affect the patient's health. Until you setect the disease, it will continue to spread until it gets to a stage that specialists can't stop it. Detection has changed our relationship with cancer by everyone having peace of mind that if you can find the cancer early, you have a high chance of beating the disease.
Take a look at this amazing 15-year-old that has just recently made a major advancement in the detection of cancer!
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