【Tungs' Hospital】Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy Reveal Hidden Tumors: Tungs' Hospital Helps Patients Fight Cancer Early
【Tungs' Hospital】Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy Reveal Hidden Tumors: Tungs' Hospital Helps Patients Fight Cancer Early
MoreTungs' HospitalInformation Mr. G, from the Philippines, came to Taiwan with his family and friends for a health checkup. It was his first time undergoing a gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Feeling generally healthy, he had never considered such examinations before. During the procedure, the doctor discovered a tumor about 2 centimeters in size in his colon. This was a shocking revelation for Mr. G, as he had experienced no discomfort or abnormal symptoms. Further biopsy results confirmed the tumor to be colorectal cancer! Did you knowmark class="has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color" style="box-sizing: inherit; background-image: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">colorectal cancer/mark>is the third most common cancer worldwide? According to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), millions of people are diagnosed with this disease annually. Furthermore, data from WHO and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) show thatcolorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, second only to lung cancer. Since colorectal cancer often presents no noticeable symptoms in its early stages, many patients are only diagnosed at an advanced stage, significantly increasing the difficulty and risks associated with treatment. Fortunately, Mr. G’s colorectal cancer was detected at an early stage during his health checkup. The Tungs’ Hospital medical team promptly confirmed the diagnosis, communicated with Mr. G and his family, and provided the best treatment options. The team recommended robotic-assisted surgery using themark class="has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-0-color" style="box-sizing: inherit; background-image: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">da Vinci system/mark>to remove the tumor. Compared to traditional surgery, the da Vinci procedure offerssmaller incisions, less bleeding, reduced postoperative pain, and significantly shorter recovery times. After discussing with his family, Mr. G decided to opt for this advanced treatment, and the hospital quickly arranged the surgical plan. During the surgery, the medical team successfully removed a 20-centimeter diseased section from Mr. G’s colon. Thanks to the da Vinci minimally invasive procedure, his incisions were smaller, blood loss was minimal, and his recovery was exceptionally smooth. By the second day, Mr. G could already get out of bed and walk, resuming normal activities in a short time. The entire treatment journey was completed in less than two weeks: from the initial health checkup, diagnosis, and surgery to discharge—. Mr. G returned to his home country fully treated, with his experience earning high praise from both him and his family for Tungs’ Hospital’s efficiency and professionalism. Mr. G’s case serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of regular health checkups. Early detection of diseases significantly improves treatment success rates, prevents progression, and reduces the need for prolonged and costly treatments. Tungs’ Hospital remains committed to providing efficient, precise medical care with advanced technology and meticulous examination processes, offering timely support to patients from all over the world. In the future, we will continue to help more patients with early detection and effective treatment, striving to be your trusted guardian of health. If you have any further questions or want to know more medical information, feel free to visit our websites: IMedS Offical Website Facebook Instagram WhatsApp __________ Data Sources https://www.who.int/news/item/01-02-2024-global-cancer-burden-growing–amidst-mounting-need-for-services https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cancer https://www.unitypoint.org/news-and-articles/most-dangerous-cancers-in-men-and-women https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/common.html https://www.statista.com/statistics/288580/number-of-cancer-deaths-worldwide-by-type