Screening
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🔬 Cancer Screening: Why It’s Vital?
Cancer screening allows early detection of tumors, often before symptoms appear. The earlier a cancer is detected, the better the chances for effective treatment and survival. AidSanté informs you about recommended screening programs (breast, cervical, prostate…) and guides you to specialists if needed.
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⏱️ Screening Saves Time… and Lives
- 🔵 Early detection means lighter treatment
- 🔵 Fewer complications and side effects
- 🔵 Higher survival rates
- 🔵 Lower costs compared to late-stage treatment
- 🔵 Prevention for at-risk individuals
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🎯 Cancers to Screen For
- 🎗️ Breast cancer (women aged 40 to 74)
- 🧬 Cervical cancer (women from age 25)
- 💩 Colorectal cancer (men and women from age 50)
- 🚬 Lung cancer (heavy smokers)
- 🔵 Prostate cancer (men from age 50)
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🏥 Screening Procedures
- 👩⚕️ Initial medical consultation
- 📋 Personalized risk questionnaire
- 🔬 Biological test (blood, stool, smear…)
- 🖥️ Medical imaging (mammography, scan, colposcopy...)
- 📆 Regular follow-up based on age and medical history
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🚫 Misconceptions
- ❌ “I feel fine, so I don’t need screening”
- ❌ “Screening is painful”
- ❌ “Cancer is a death sentence”
- ✅ In reality, screening is simple, quick, and can save lives
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🧬 What AidHealth Offers
- 📋 AI-powered questionnaire to assess cancer risks
- 📞 Teleconsultation with an oncologist or general practitioner
- 📤 Prescriptions for appropriate screening tests
- 🎓 Awareness program and automatic reminders
- 📲 Follow-up and referral to partner centers
General signs of cancer
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🧠 Prevention is Better Than Cure
Early recognition of general signs of cancer enables prompt management. Although often subtle, these signals can alert and promote early diagnosis.
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📍 Symptoms Not to Ignore
- 💥 Intense chest pain (pressure, burning)
- 😰 Cold sweats, anxiety
- 😵 Dizziness, loss of consciousness
- 💪 Pain radiating to the left arm, jaw, or back
- 🤢 Nausea, shortness of breath
- ⚠️ In women, symptoms may be more subtle
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🚨 Other Signs to Watch For
- 🔴 Palpable mass or enlarging lymph nodes
- 🔴 Unusual bleeding (urine, stool, cough…)
- 🔴 Persistent cough or hoarseness
- 🔴 Sores or ulcers that do not heal
- 🔴 Skin changes or moles that change
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🎗️ Signs by Affected Organ
- 🟣 Breast: lump, discharge, retracted skin
- 🟢 Cervix: bleeding outside of menstruation
- 🔵 Prostate: difficulty urinating, pelvic pain
- 🟡 Lung: chronic cough, shortness of breath
- 🟠 Colon: blood in stool, abdominal pain
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📞 When to Be Concerned?
- 🔵 Symptom lasting more than 2 weeks
- 🔵 Appearance of an unusual sign
- 🔵 Symptom worsening over time
- 🔵 Family history of cancer
- 🔵 Preference for early diagnosis as a precaution
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🧬 What AidHealth Offers
- 📞 Teleconsultation with a doctor or oncologist
- 📋 AI-based self-assessment of suspicious symptoms
- 📤 Prescription for screening or targeted tests
- 🎓 Patient education on warning signs
- 📲 Alerts and follow-up in case of high risk factors
Diet and prevention
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🥗 Nutrition and Cancer
A healthy diet can reduce the risk of developing cancer by up to 30%. It plays a key role in prevention by limiting inflammation, obesity, and exposure to certain carcinogenic substances.
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✅ Foods to Include
- 🥦 Green and cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, spinach...)
- 🍅 Antioxidant-rich fruits (tomatoes, berries, citrus...)
- 🌾 Whole grains and fiber (brown rice, oats, millet...)
- 🐟 Fatty fish (omega-3) instead of red meats
- 🫒 Unrefined vegetable oils (olive, rapeseed...)
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🚫 To Consume in Moderation
- 🥩 Processed meats and excessive red meat
- 🍟 Fried or ultra-processed foods
- 🥤 Sugary drinks and sodas
- 🍰 Refined sugars and white flours
- 🍺 Alcohol: a known risk factor for several cancers
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📌 Prevention Tips
- 🍽️ Eat a varied, colorful, and moderate diet
- 🥛 Choose water as your main beverage
- 🥗 Cook at home, limit processed foods
- 🕒 Stick to regular mealtimes
- ⚖️ Maintain a healthy weight and avoid obesity
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🏃 Nutrition + Movement
- 🚶♀️ Regular physical activity: at least 30 minutes/day
- 😴 Restorative sleep and stress management
- 🚭 Avoid tobacco and reduce alcohol
- 🧘♀️ Balanced lifestyle = stronger immunity
- 📉 Less inflammation = lower cancer risk
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🧬 What AidHealth Offers
- 📞 Remote nutritional consultation
- 📋 AI questionnaire on eating habits
- 🍽️ Personalized meal plan based on risk factors
- 🎓 Education on preventive and anti-inflammatory nutrition
- 📲 Daily follow-up and health reminders via the app
Side effects of treatments
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💊 Understand to Better Manage
Cancer treatments (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy…) are often effective but can cause physical or psychological side effects.
Knowing them helps to better anticipate, relieve, and continue treatment under good conditions.
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📍 Common Symptoms
- 🤢 Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
- 💇 Hair loss (alopecia)
- 💤 Severe fatigue (asthenia)
- 🩸 Anemia, low white blood cells (infection risk)
- 🦷 Mouth sores, diarrhea, or constipation
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🔬 According to Treatment Type
- 💉 Chemotherapy: fatigue, infections, digestive issues
- ☢️ Radiotherapy: skin burns, localized pain
- 🧬 Immunotherapy: inflammatory reactions, fever
- 💊 Hormone therapy: hot flashes, joint problems
- 🧠 Targeted therapies: effects on skin, eyes, nails
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🧠 Emotions and Quality of Life
- 😞 Anxiety, stress, feeling of isolation
- 💔 Disruption of body image
- 🛌 Sleep disorders
- 💬 Difficulty communicating with loved ones
- 🏠 Social withdrawal or loss of autonomy
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💡 Practical Tips
- 🥗 Eat light and balanced meals
- 💧 Stay well hydrated
- 🧘 Rest, but stay gently active
- 💬 Talk with your doctor or a psychologist
- 🩺 Follow medical recommendations in case of fever or pain
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🧬 What AidHealth Offers
- 📞 Personalized follow-up with oncologists and nurses
- 📋 AI for monitoring side effects and urgent alerts
- 🎓 Nutritional and psychological advice
- 📲 Digital treatment tracking notebook
- 🤝 Connection with online support groups
Management and care
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🎗️ Definition
Cancer care includes all the steps from diagnosis to treatment and follow-up. It involves a multidisciplinary approach aimed at providing the best medical, psychological, and social care.
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📋 The Main Steps
- 🔬 Screening or diagnosis
- 🩺 Staging assessment (CT scan, MRI, biopsy…)
- 👩⚕️ Treatment choice with a multidisciplinary team
- 💊 Treatment implementation (chemotherapy, surgery…)
- 📆 Post-treatment medical follow-up
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💉 Options thérapeutiques
- 🩺 Chirurgie (ablation de la tumeur)
- 💊 Chimiothérapie (traitement par médicaments)
- ☢️ Radiothérapie (utilisation de rayons)
- 🧬 Immunothérapie et thérapies ciblées
- 💊 Hormonothérapie pour certains cancers hormonodépendants
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👨⚕️ Coordinated Care
- 👩⚕️ General practitioner: initial guidance
- 🧠 Oncologist: treatment planning
- 💬 Psychologist: emotional support
- 💉 Nurse: care and side effect management
- 🥗 Nutritionist, physiotherapist, social worker as needed
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🧭 Continuous Follow-up
- 📅 Regular consultations after treatment
- 🧪 Follow-up tests (CT scan, blood tests…)
- 💬 Listening and psychological support at every stage
- 🧘 Rehabilitation to daily life
- 🎓 Therapeutic education for the patient and family
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📲 What AidHealth Offers
- 📞 Teleconsultation with oncologists and specialists
- 📋 AI for care protocol monitoring and reminders
- 📤 Prescriptions for tests and imaging remotely
- 🎓 Educational program for patients and caregivers
- 📲 Continuous assistance and psychological support
Psychological support
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🧠 A Fundamental Human Need
A cancer diagnosis disrupts the life of the patient and their loved ones. Appropriate psychological support helps to overcome shock, anxiety, and depression and promotes better treatment adherence.
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📍 Common Reactions
- 😱 Shock and denial after the diagnosis
- 😞 Sadness, isolation, or guilt
- 😣 Anxiety about the future or pain
- 💤 Sleep disturbances or loss of appetite
- 💔 Loss of self-esteem, especially in case of disfigurement
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🤝 For the Patient… and Their Loved Ones
- 👩🦲 Cancer patients at any stage
- 👨👩👧👦 Families facing illness or loss
- 💑 Couples affected in their intimacy
- 👶 Children of patients or young patients themselves
- 🧓 Caregivers in psychological distress
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💬 Types of Support
- 🧑⚕️ Sessions with psychologists or psychiatrists
- 👥 Patient support or discussion groups
- 📖 Workshops on stress management, relaxation, meditation
- 🎨 Therapeutic activities (writing, art, music...)
- 📱 Remote support via phone or apps
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🎯 Therapeutic Goals
- 🧘 Reduce anxiety, stress, and pain
- 📈 Strengthen treatment adherence
- 🗣️ Improve communication with loved ones
- 💪 Help cope better with the illness
- 🌱 Prepare for returning to normal life after treatment
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🧬 What AidHealth Offers
- 📞 Access to psychologists specialized in oncology
- 📋 AI questionnaire to detect emotional distress
- 💬 Anonymous online support programs
- 🎓 Emotional education for patients and relatives
- 📲 Continuous support via confidential messaging
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