Sobre el cáncer intestinal
El cáncer intestinal es el cáncer que afecta al intestino delgado, la parte del sistema digestivo que conecta el estómago con el intestino grueso. A pesar del nombre, el cáncer intestinal no incluye los cánceres que afectan al intestino grueso, que en cambio se clasifica como cáncer de colon o colorrectal.
A pesar de que el intestino delgado constituye una gran parte del sistema digestivo, los cánceres intestinales son mucho más raros que otros tipos de cáncer que afectan al tracto gastrointestinal. En los Estados Unidos, los cánceres de estómago, esófago y colon suelen ser más comunes que los cánceres intestinales.
Hay cuatro tipos principales de cáncer intestinal. Los adenocarcinomas, que representan aproximadamente uno de cada tres cánceres de intestino delgado, comienzan en las células de la glándula en el revestimiento intestinal. Los tumores carcinoides son un tipo de tumor neuroendocrino y el tipo más común de tumor intestinal. Los sarcomas afectan a los músculos y otros tejidos conectivos. Los linfomas comienzan en los linfocitos, un tipo de célula inmune. La mayoría de los tipos de cáncer intestinal se desarrollan en el duodeno, que es la primera parte del intestino delgado.
Causas y factores de riesgo
El cáncer intestinal se produce por una mutación genética que provoca que ciertas células del intestino delgado crezcan sin control. Esto resulta en tumores y masas que pueden propagarse a otras partes del cuerpo. La causa exacta de estas mutaciones genéticas aún se desconoce.
Ciertos síndromes hereditarios, incluyendo el síndrome de Peutz-Jeghers, la fibrosis quística y la poliposis adenomatosa familiar pueden aumentar el riesgo de cáncer intestinal.
La enfermedad celíaca, una afección caracterizada por una respuesta inmunológica hiperactiva tras la ingestión de gluten, puede contribuir al desarrollo de ciertos tipos de cáncer intestinal. La enfermedad de Crohn es una enfermedad inflamatoria del intestino que también puede contribuir a un mayor riesgo de cáncer intestinal, en particular el adenocarcinoma. También, las personas que han tenido cáncer de colon anteriormente también pueden tener un mayor riesgo de desarrollar cáncer intestinal.
Desde el punto de vista del estilo de vida, las dietas ricas en carnes rojas y alimentos salados pueden aumentar el riesgo de cáncer de intestino delgado. Fumar y beber alcohol también pueden tener un efecto similar, pero aún no hay resultados concluyentes.
Detección temprana, diagnóstico y estadificación
Los síntomas del cáncer de intestino delgado pueden ser ambiguos y es fácil confundirlos con otras afecciones comunes, lo que puede hacer difícil el diagnóstico. Los signos y síntomas más comunes del cáncer de intestino incluyen:
- Dolor en el abdomen
- Pérdida de peso repentina y no intencionada
- Náuseas y vómitos
- Fatiga persistente
- Anemia
- Ictericia
- Heces de color oscuro (un signo de sangrado en los intestinos)
El diagnóstico del cáncer intestinal comienza con un examen físico que permite al médico palpar cualquier inflamación o escuchar los sonidos de la obstrucción intestinal. Si el médico sospecha que hay cáncer intestinal, puede proceder a un análisis de sangre o a pruebas de imagen para tomar una imagen de lo que está sucediendo dentro de su cuerpo. El médico también puede realizar una endoscopia, que consiste en utilizar un tubo largo con una cámara para observar el duodeno o tomar una muestra de tejido para examinarlo.
Si se le diagnostica cáncer intestinal, el médico procederá a la estadificación. Las etapas se determinan usando el sistema TNM y en una escala de 0 a IV. Las etapas más altas indican una mayor metástasis de las células cancerosas.
Acerca de los tratamientos alternativos y naturales para el cáncer intestinal
Los tratamientos alternativos y naturales ofrecen un medio eficaz para tratar el cáncer intestinal sin los efectos secundarios de los tratamientos tradicionales contra el cáncer, como la radioterapia y la quimioterapia. Estos tratamientos tradicionales a menudo le dejan físicamente débil y fatigado mientras que dañan su sistema inmunológico. Si usted padece cáncer intestinal, o conoce a alguien que lo padece, tal vez desee considerar una terapia alternativa. If you are someone who has intestinal cancer, or know someone who does, you may want to consider alternative therapy.
El Immunity Therapy Center es un centro oncológico dedicado a tratar el cáncer y a combatir las células tumorales mediante tratamientos alternativos naturales y planes de tratamiento personalizados adaptados a sus necesidades personales. Queremos ayudarle a usted, o a su ser querido, a luchar contra esta enfermedad sin las dificultades de la radioterapia y la quimioterapia. Creemos que cada paciente debe ser tratado como una persona, no como un expediente, y trabajamos diligentemente para asegurarnos de que nuestros pacientes se sientan atendidos y escuchados. Contáctenos para aprender más y para recibir su plan de tratamiento personalizado.
Referencias:
- https://www.cancer.org/cancer/small-intestine-cancer/about/what-is-small-intestine-cancer.html
- https://medlineplus.gov/intestinalcancer.html
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Many patients come to us after going through several rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and other conventional cancer treatments. Our alternative cancer therapy programs are often more effective and have fewer side effects for our patients than those treatments.
Many of our alternative therapies are designed to boost your immune system so it is better able to recognize, fight, and kill cancer cells without the need of chemotherapy and radiation.
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We offer the following alternative therapies for naturally treating cancer and other diseases:
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We emphasize immunotherapy cancer therapy, which includes different therapies designed to boost and strengthen your immune system so it can recognize, fight, and kill cancer cells on its own. Immunity Therapy Center is unique because we are able to offer both alternative and conventional treatments in customized, individualized programs.
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Most treatment programs are completed in three weeks. Depending on the stage and condition of your disease, you may require a treatment program of six weeks or more.
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Dr. Bautista will evaluate you once your program is complete and recommend follow-up care. Depending on your situation, this may include alternative therapies, medications, and natural supplements you can take at home, or returning to our center in three to six months for further treatment.
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We are in Tijuana, a major metropolitan city in Baja California, Mexico, right across the border from San Diego, California. Learn more about our location and our facility.
Dr. Bautista received formal medical training from Baja California State University in Mexico. He also holds a Masters in Nutrition from the same university. He has worked as a Director for alternative medicine hospitals. Early in his career, Dr. Bautista became interested in alternative cancer therapy and treatments and has studied alternative treatments extensively around the world.
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Our alternative, natural treatment programs are completely customized and different for each person. Dr. Bautista personally evaluates each patient to design a holistic, alternative therapy program based on specific needs. He meets with every patient, every day, to monitor and evaluate his or her treatment and progress. This allows him to make immediate adjustments to treatments as needed.
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We treat a wide range of patients with a variety of cancer types from stage 1 to stage 4, as well as patients with different autoimmune diseases, chronic degenerative diseases, and infectious diseases. All these factors, as well as previous treatments and medical history, impact individual success and survival rates.
Dr. Bautista will discuss your condition and chance of success during your initial consultation. Many of our patients do go into remission and see enhanced quality of life following treatment.
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A typical three-week treatment program costs $18,995USD, and includes all therapies, diagnostics, and a healthy, organic, breakfast and lunch (+2 juices/smoothies) Monday – Saturday. Room and other board, travel costs, surgeries, and blood transfusions are not included. Some very specific therapies may not be included. Depending on your stage and condition, you may need six weeks of treatment or more.
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