When the word cancer comes up in our lives, the first thing that comes to many people's minds is surgery. After all, in the perception of many people, surgery is often regarded as the best option to remove lesions and diseases. However, the reality is not so simple. For some cancer types, surgery, even if possible, may not be the best option.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor located in the nasopharynx, which is located in a special location, close to the brain and many important blood vessels and nerves. Due to the difficulty and risk of surgery, and the potential for serious postoperative quality of life, the first choice for nasopharyngeal carcinoma** is not surgery, but radiotherapy. Radiotherapy can effectively control tumors, reduce complications, and improve patient survival.
Lymphoma is a malignant tumor originating from the lymphoid hematopoietic system, which is mainly manifested as ** lymphadenopathy. For lymphoma**, surgery is not the first choice. Because lymphomas often involve multiple areas of lymph nodes, surgery is difficult to remove completely. Conversely, chemotherapy and radiation play an important role in lymphoma**. Through chemotherapy and radiotherapy, it can effectively shrink tumors, alleviate symptoms, and improve the quality of life of patients.
In addition to nasopharyngeal cancer and lymphoma, thyroid cancer and prostate cancer are two types of cancer, even if they can be operated, they are not necessarily the best choice.
For certain types of thyroid cancer, such as papillary and follicular carcinomas, surgery is often preferred. But for low-risk microcarcinomas and follicular carcinomas, over-surgery can lead to unnecessary complications. Therefore, for these types of thyroid cancer, close observation and elective surgery may be a better option.
The ** option for prostate cancer varies depending on the condition. For early-stage, low-risk prostate cancer, active surveillance (i.e., closely watching the disease progresses without immediate surgery or**) may be a better option. Excess** may lead to a reduced quality of life and may even lead to unnecessary complications.
Cancer** is not set in stone, and each patient's situation is unique. When choosing the best plan, we should fully understand the pros and cons of various methods, fully communicate with the doctor, and jointly develop the most suitable plan for ourselves. Remember, surgery is not the only way to go for cancer, and sometimes, choosing not to have surgery is also for a better life.