Tumore ghiandole salivari, tutte le cure

di

Una volta avuta la diagnosi di tumore delle ghiandole salivari è importante comprendere quali possibilità di cura possano essere possibili. I trattamenti a disposizione sono diversi a seconda dei casi e dunque nel dubbio è sempre opportuno parlare con il proprio medico per comprendere meglio ciò che si andrà a fare. In genere per approcciare ad una terapia sarà opportuno affidarsi ad un centro specializzato che si avvale di professionalità diverse e necessarie che lavorano insieme: un otorinolaringoiatra, un chirurgo, un oncologo e un radioterapista. Le opzioni di trattamento per il cancro delle ghiandole salivari sono infatti la chirurgia, la radioterapia, e la chemioterapia, a volte anche in sinergia tra loro.

tumore ghiandole salivari cure

Chirurgia

La chirurgia è spesso il principale trattamento per i tumori delle ghiandole salivari. Se è operabile, ovvero resecabile completamente, dipende da vari fattori, come la sua diffusione a strutture vicine, le dimensioni, eccetera. Nella maggior parte dei casi, vengono rimossi oltre al cancro anche tutta la ghiandola ed i tessuti circostanti. Prima dell’intervento è importante parlare con il chirurgo anche degli eventuali effetti collaterali. Il tipo di intervento dipende dalla ghiandola salivare interessata. Può essere necessario anche rimuovere i linfonodi.

Radioterapia

La radioterapia utilizza raggi X o particelle ad alta energia per distruggere le cellule tumorali o rallentare la loro crescita.

Può essere necessaria come terapia principale quando un intervento chirurgico non è possibile (da sola o in combinazione con la chemioterapia) oppure dopo la chirurgia per eliminare eventuali cellule maligne. La durata del trattamento e la potenza dei raggi utilizzati cambiano a seconda dei casi. In genere comunque si esegue 5 volte a settimana per 5-7 settimane. E’ una metodica indolore ma con effetti collaterali quali: arrossamento della parte trattata più o meno intenso (tipo scottatura da sole), nausea, vomito e stanchezza. Molto dipende dall’area trattata ed in generale si tratta di disturbi che scompaiono rapidamente. La radioterapia può però danneggiare la ghiandola della tiroide, con effetti invisibili anche per molti mesi o anni. Utili nel follow -up anche gli esami del sangue per controllare la funzionalità tiroidea.

Chemioterapia

La chemioterapia (o chemio) è il trattamento con farmaci anti-cancro somministrati per endovena o per via orale. Non si usa spesso per le ghiandole salivari. A volte si effettua per potenziare l’efficacia della radioterapia in concomitanza con questa, specie in presenza di una diffusione della malattia (metastasi). Alcuni dei farmaci chemioterapici utilizzati per il trattamento di tumori delle ghiandole salivari sono:

  • Cisplatino
  • Carboplatino
  • Doxorubicina (Adriamycin®)
  • 5-fluorouracile (5-FU)
  • Ciclofosfamide (Cytoxan®)
  • Paclitaxel (Taxol®)
  • La vinorelbina (Navelbine®)
  • Methotrexate

Questi farmaci possono essere usati da soli, ma sono più spesso riportati in combinazioni di 2 o più. Gli effetti collaterali della chemio dipendono dal tipo e dalla dose di farmaci dati oltre che dalla lunghezza della terapia. Possono includere:

  • Caduta dei capelli
  • Ulcere della bocca
  • Perdita di appetito
  • Nausea e vomito
  • Diarrea o costipazione
  • Maggiore probabilità di infezioni (pochi globuli bianchi)
  • Ecchimosi o sanguinamento facile (poche piastrine nel sangue)
  • Fatica (pochi globuli rossi)

Ci sono spesso modi per ridurre questi effetti collaterali che di solito comunque scompaiono a fine terapia.

 

 

 

 

Leggi anche:

Tumore ghiandole salivari maligno o benigno? Tutti i tipi

Tumore ghiandole salivari, sintomi e diagnosi

Tumore ghiandole salivari sopravvivenza e cause

 

 

 

 

Fonte: Cancer.org

Foto: Thinkstock

310 commenti su “Tumore ghiandole salivari, tutte le cure”

  5. Aw, this was an extremely good post. Finding the time and actual effort to create a very good article… but what can I say… I hesitate a lot and never seem to get anything done.

  6. You could definitely see your skills in the work you write. The world hopes for even more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. Always follow your heart.

  7. Hi there, You have performed an excellent job. I’ll certainly digg it and for my part suggest to my friends. I am sure they will be benefited from this web site.

  8. Hello there, I discovered your web site by way of Google whilst looking for a related matter, your web site came up, it looks great. I’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.

  10. Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an really long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless, just wanted to say great blog!

  13. Wow that was odd. I just wrote an very long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless, just wanted to say wonderful blog!

  23. Hi there very cool blog!! Man .. Excellent .. Wonderful .. I’ll bookmark your blog and take the feeds also? I am satisfied to seek out a lot of helpful information here within the publish, we need work out more techniques in this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .

  24. Wow that was odd. I just wrote an very long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyhow, just wanted to say wonderful blog!

  25. Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You clearly know what youre talking about, why throw away your intelligence on just posting videos to your weblog when you could be giving us something enlightening to read?

  26. Aw, this was an exceptionally nice post. Taking the time and actual effort to produce a very good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a whole lot and never seem to get anything done.

  27. I really like your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you design this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz respond as I’m looking to construct my own blog and would like to find out where u got this from. thanks

  28. Howdy! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you if that would be okay. I’m undoubtedly enjoying your blog and look forward to new updates.

  29. I do agree with all of the ideas you have presented in your post. They are really convincing and will definitely work. Still, the posts are very short for newbies. Could you please extend them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.

  30. Thanks for the auspicious writeup. It if truth be told was a enjoyment account it. Glance complicated to far delivered agreeable from you! However, how can we be in contact?

  32. Howdy! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this site? I’m getting tired of WordPress because I’ve had problems with hackers and I’m looking at options for another platform. I would be great if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.

  33. At this time it appears like Drupal is the preferred blogging platform out there right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you are using on your blog?

  34. Appreciating the dedication you put into your website and detailed information you provide. It’s good to come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t the same out of date rehashed material. Excellent read! I’ve saved your site and I’m adding your RSS feeds to my Google account.

  35. Aw, this was an incredibly good post. Taking the time and actual effort to generate a great article… but what can I say… I put things off a lot and don’t seem to get nearly anything done.

  36. I am now not sure the place you’re getting your information, however good topic. I must spend a while finding out much more or understanding more. Thank you for great info I used to be in search of this info for my mission.

  39. May I just say what a comfort to find someone who truly knows what they’re talking about on the web. You actually understand how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people ought to read this and understand this side of your story. I was surprised you aren’t more popular since you definitely have the gift.

  43. Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You clearly know what youre talking about, why throw away your intelligence on just posting videos to your blog when you could be giving us something informative to read?

  45. At this time it appears like Movable Type is the best blogging platform out there right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you are using on your blog?

  46. Can I simply say what a relief to find somebody that actually understands what they’re talking about on the internet. You definitely understand how to bring a problem to light and make it important. A lot more people should look at this and understand this side of the story. It’s surprising you’re not more popular because you most certainly possess the gift.

  47. It’s really a cool and useful piece of info. I’m satisfied that you just shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

  55. Wow that was odd. I just wrote an really long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyhow, just wanted to say fantastic blog!

  59. I’ve been exploring for a little for any high-quality articles or blog posts on this kind of area . Exploring in Yahoo I eventually stumbled upon this website. Studying this information So i am glad to convey that I’ve a very excellent uncanny feeling I came upon exactly what I needed. I so much for sure will make certain to do not fail to remember this website and provides it a glance regularly.

  60. Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an very long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyways, just wanted to say fantastic blog!

  61. Hello there, You’ve performed a fantastic job. I will certainly digg it and individually recommend to my friends. I’m confident they will be benefited from this site.

  62. Hi! I’ve been reading your website for a while now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from Dallas Texas! Just wanted to say keep up the good work!

  63. Good post. I learn something new and challenging on sites I stumbleupon everyday. It will always be interesting to read articles from other authors and use something from other sites.

  64. Can I simply just say what a relief to discover an individual who actually understands what they’re discussing over the internet. You actually know how to bring a problem to light and make it important. More and more people ought to look at this and understand this side of your story. I was surprised that you aren’t more popular since you most certainly possess the gift.

  65. Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an really long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyways, just wanted to say great blog!

  66. Hello! Would you mind if I share your blog with my zynga group? There’s a lot of people that I think would really enjoy your content. Please let me know. Thanks

  73. Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.

  84. Can I simply say what a relief to uncover someone that truly knows what they’re talking about on the net. You definitely realize how to bring a problem to light and make it important. More people need to look at this and understand this side of your story. I can’t believe you’re not more popular given that you most certainly have the gift.

  85. I used to be very happy to search out this web-site.I wished to thanks on your time for this glorious learn!! I positively enjoying each little bit of it and I’ve you bookmarked to check out new stuff you weblog post.

  86. I like the valuable info you provide in your articles. I?ll bookmark your weblog and check again here regularly. I’m quite certain I?ll learn plenty of new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next!

  87. Aw, this was a very good post. Taking a few minutes and actual effort to generate a great article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a lot and never manage to get nearly anything done.

  88. May I simply say what a comfort to discover somebody that actually understands what they’re discussing over the internet. You certainly realize how to bring a problem to light and make it important. More and more people have to read this and understand this side of your story. I was surprised you are not more popular because you surely have the gift.

  90. Wow, superb blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you made blogging look easy. The overall look of your site is wonderful, as well as the content!

  94. May I simply just say what a relief to uncover a person that actually knows what they are discussing on the internet. You certainly understand how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people really need to look at this and understand this side of the story. It’s surprising you’re not more popular because you most certainly have the gift.

  97. Hello there, You have done a fantastic job. I will certainly digg it and personally recommend to my friends. I am confident they will be benefited from this site.

  98. May I simply say what a relief to uncover somebody that truly understands what they’re talking about over the internet. You definitely understand how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More and more people should read this and understand this side of the story. I was surprised you aren’t more popular because you certainly possess the gift.

  101. Thanks for your suggestions. One thing I have noticed is always that banks and also financial institutions know the dimensions and spending patterns of consumers as well as understand that most of the people max out there their cards around the vacations. They correctly take advantage of this specific fact and then start flooding ones inbox plus snail-mail box with hundreds of 0 APR credit card offers right after the holiday season closes. Knowing that when you are like 98 of American general public, you’ll hop at the one opportunity to consolidate credit card debt and shift balances towards 0 interest rate credit cards.

Lascia un commento

Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Panoramica privacy

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.