Doctors are worried that a woman with stage 1 cancer had a chance of being cured, but it has spread to stage 4 because of wrong beliefs.
Doctors reveal that breast cancer patients from early stage spread to the final stage in a short time.
*Dr. Nguyen Duy Anh from the คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย International Center for Cancer, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine, Phuong Dong Multidisciplinary Hospital, revealed that there was a patient whose cancer had spread from the early stage (Stage 1) to the late stage (Stage 4) with metastases to the lungs.
The patient is a 42-year-old woman from Haiphong. In March 2023, she found a lump in her right breast. It was slightly painful, so she went for a check-up and was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. However, she refused medical treatment and went home to drink herbal medicine instead.
At first, after taking the medicine. She felt better and did not go for a follow-up check because she thought the tumor was under control.
But recently, she found that the lump had grown larger, was more painful, and the skin around the lump was hard and rough. So she went to see the doctor again.
After a physical examination and CT scan, it was found that
- The cancerous lump in the right breast has grown to 25×52 mm.
- There are enlarged lymph nodes.
- Shadows were found on both pleura, indicating the spread of cancer to the lungs.
Breast Cancer: Differences in Survival Chances at Different Stages
- If breast cancer is found in stages 1-2, the cure rate is 75-90% . In stage 1, the cure rate is as high as 90-95% , and most patients can live longer than 10 years.
- In stage 3, when the cancer has spread to nearby tissues and lymph nodes, the cure rate is 50-70% . If treated correctly, the 10-year survival rate is 55-75%.
- However, when the disease reaches stage 4 and spreads to other organs such as the lungs, liver or bones. The chances of a complete cure are almost non-existent and the survival rate drops significantly.
Doctors warn that herbal medicine cannot cure cancer.
Dr. Nguyen Duy Anh said that currently, there is no scientific research proving that herbal medicine can cure cancer.
Although some herbs, such as turmeric, reishi mushroom, or celandine, may have health benefits. They only serve as supplements and cannot replace primary treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.
Dangers of using herbs instead of modern medicine
- Decreased effectiveness of treatment : Some herbs may increase or decrease blood levels of drugs, which could lead to overdose or decreased effectiveness of the drug.
- Contains toxic substances that are harmful to vital organs such as the liver and kidneys.
- Temporarily improves, but the disease continues to spread : Some patients may feel less pain or temporarily improve. But the cancer has actually spread throughout the body.
“By the time you see a doctor again, the disease may have progressed to the point. Where it can no longer be effectively treated,” said Dr. Nguyen Duy Anh.
Advice from a doctor: If cancer is found, make a careful decision.
When diagnosed with cancer, do not panic and make wrong decisions. Consult a specialist and receive treatment according to standard scientifically proven guidelines.
If a patient wants to use herbs or supplements. They should always consult their doctor first to ensure. That they do not interfere with the main treatment and can be used together safely.