Preta explained that his cancer returned in the form of metastases in the peritoneum, damage to the ureter and 2 lymph nodes; the oncologist explains the diagnosis
After announcing that she had been admitted to the Sírio Libanês Hospital, in São Paulo, to resume cancer treatment following routine tests, Preta Gil took to her social media profile this Sunday (25) to share her health status with her fans and followers.
The singer revealed that the cancer, first diagnosed in her intestines in 2023, has returned in four different parts of her body. Preta said she has two lymph nodes, a metastasis in her peritoneum and a lesion in her ureter.
“We were all surprised by this new diagnosis. It’s more common than you might think, but it’s a big scare,” the singer said.
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In an interview with Earth you, Sergio Roithmann, head of the Oncology Department at Moinhos de Vento Hospital (RS), explained the artist’s diagnosis.
According to the doctor, when a tumor returns, tests are done to find the location and extent of the recurrence. If a cancer returns after initial treatment, it means that the cancer cells had already spread, in a hidden and undetectable way, at the time of the initial diagnosis and have resisted treatment.
Cancer cells can escape from the original intestinal tumor through the lymphatic and blood vessels and reach the lymph nodes and other tissues of the body. This has led to the recurrence in the lymph nodes and peritoneum, described by the singer.
“Ureter injury usually comes from peritoneal injury. All this means that systemic treatment will be needed to try to eliminate all these residual cells, which apparently grow in different places. Sometimes surgery can also help in this situation,” says the oncologist.
What is metastasis?
As for metastases, the specialist explains that it is the spread of cancer from the initial tumor. Some tumor cells have the ability to detach from the original lesion and invade blood vessels. In these cases, they can implant themselves in any other organ of the body.
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The type of treatment should be decided by consensus between several professionals, primarily the clinical oncologist and the surgical oncologist. Other professionals may be included, such as radiation oncologists and interventional radiologist specialists. In the case of ureteral implants, urologists may be called upon to participate in order to preserve kidney function.
The doctor says that in the case of bowel cancer, the most common sites of metastases are the abdominal lymph nodes, the peritoneum, the liver and the lungs. However, it is possible that other sites, such as the bones and the central nervous system, are also affected.
“Metastatic disease can be cured, but it always represents a greater challenge than the initial treatment. The earlier the treatment, the greater the chances of recovery”
Sergio Roithmann, oncologist
The oncologist says that the treatment of metastatic intestinal cancer is very individualized. It depends on the extent of the recurrence, the organs affected, the characteristics of the disease and the patient as a whole.
Treatment initially involves a detailed assessment of the characteristics of the tumor cells. In some cases, additional surgery may be the best treatment. Currently, the most decisive assessment is the sensitivity of the tumor to immunotherapy.
“We have tests that are performed on the material from the initial surgery or on a new biopsy. This will define whether the treatment will be based on immunotherapy or chemotherapy. We have other treatments called biological, which depend on molecular tests. Fortunately, in recent years the therapeutic alternatives have increased,” explains the specialist.
In the video released on Sunday, Preta also clarified that he had already started the new treatment as soon as the tests identified the new tumor cells.
“We started treatment that same day. I did additional tests on Wednesday and started chemotherapy on Thursday, which ended its first cycle today. I’m staying in the hospital for another 24 hours for observation. I’m going home, staying home for another 12 days and going back to the hospital. In other words, my cancer treatment routine is back,” the artist explained.
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Source: Terra
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