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Oncology
Expert-class diagnostics
Doctors and candidates of medical science
In-house Swiss laboratory
Oncology is a medical field concerned with diagnosing, treating and preventing malignant neoplasms. Experienced oncologists work at Medincentre, who employ modern methods of diagnostics, including CT-scans, MRI, Ultrasound, X-ray, endoscopy as well as conduct morphological diagnostics of tumours
Signs for consulting a specialist
Signs of an oncological disease can vary depending on the type and placement of the tumor. Nevertheless, a number of common symptoms exist, that are common to most malignant processes:
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Persistent weakness and fatigue
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Unexplained weight loss
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Prolonged low-grade fever (37–38°C)
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Pale skin
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Reduced or absent appetite
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Recurring pain of unknown origin
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Persistent cough or shortness of breath
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Bloody discharge
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Unusual skin growths
If the symptoms listed above persist for long periods of time you need to immediately consult with a doctor.
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Diagnosing cancer at Medincentre
A full examination is conducted at Medincentre to detect oncological diseases with the use of modern hardware methods:
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Ultrasound — a safe and informative examination that allows to detect tumors in soft tissue, abdominal organs, thyroid glands and breasts.
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MRI — a highly accurate method that provides detailed images of organs and tissues, helping to assess the structure of a tumour and its spread.
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CT — layered scanning with contrast to detect even small lesions in the lungs, brain, bones, and other organs.
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X-ray — used for the initial diagnosis of lung, bone, and chest pathologies.
- Endoscopy — includes gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and bronchoscopy, allowing visualisation of gastrointestinal and respiratory tract tumours, as well as performing a biopsy.
Tests for oncology at Medincentre
In our in-house Russian-Swiss lab precise analyses for diagnosing cancer are conducted. We provide:
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Biopsy: tissue sampling for histological examination followed by microscopic analysis
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Smear test: cytological analysis of mucous membranes to detect atypical cells
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Scraping: examination of cellular material from the surface of the skin and mucous membranes
Learn more about tests
- Transportation up to 500 km from Moscow
- Doctors with 25 years of experience
What are the first symptoms of cancer?
You should be concerned if you:
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Inexplicably lose weight (more than 5 kg in a short time)
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Have high temperature for long periods of time (37-37,5°C without causes)
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Feel lumps in the breast, on the skin, or mucous membranes
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See blood in urine or stool, chronic coughing with blood
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Persistent ulcers and sudden weakness
These symptoms do not always suggest cancer, but require urgent examination.
How to check for cancer?
At Medincentre the following procedures are available:
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Screening programmes (mammography, lung CT)
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Blood tests (tumour markers, genetic tests)
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Instrumental diagnostics (MRI, CT, ultrasound with biopsy)
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Histology for suspicious growths
After the age of 40 a yearly check-up is recommended.
Do you need to take tests on oncomarkers?
Oncomarkers are proteins that can heighten in the presence of malignant tumors. However their results are not always clear:
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When to take tests?
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If you suspect cancer (in combination with an ultrasound, MRI and biopsy)
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To control treatment in already diagnosed patients
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As part of screening for high genetic risk (e.g., a family history of breast or prostate cancer)
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When should you not rely on them alone?
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For self-diagnosis — false-positive results can occur due to inflammation, cysts, or even pregnancy
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As the only method — a normal marker level does not rule out a tumour
Taking oncomarker tests unsystematically is stressful and unnecessary spending. Entrust the prescription to a specialist. The doctor will select the necessary tests and interpret them alongside other examinations.
