Cancer
Treatment

What Is Cancer?

Cancer is diagnosed in nearly 200 million people worldwide each year. Understanding the disease, its risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options is crucial—especially since early detection saves lives.
Cancer is a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of the body’s normal cells. Normally, cells grow and die in a regulated way, but in cancer, this balance is disrupted. Abnormal cells begin to multiply rapidly, damaging surrounding tissues and eventually spreading to other parts of the body. This process is triggered by genetic mutations.

To better understand where cancer occurs and how it spreads, it’s helpful to be familiar with different cancer types.

Types of Cancer

There are over 100 types of cancer that can develop in various organs and tissues. Under Cuba’s treatment programs, the focus is on six main types:

Lung Cancer

Originates in the lungs, more common among smokers. Inhaled chemicals damage lung tissue, causing mutations and uncontrolled cell growth.
80–90% of cases are linked to smoking. Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue, bloody sputum, appetite loss, and weight loss.
Two main types: small-cell lung cancer and non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which accounts for 85% of cases.
Cuban cancer treatment programs include two immunotherapy vaccines for NSCLC: CIMAvax-EGF (targets epidermal growth factor) and Racotumomab (Vaxira) (activates the immune system to fight cancer cells).

Colon Cancer

Often asymptomatic for years, making it one of the most insidious types. Risk factors: sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, smoking, genetics.
Symptoms: irregular bowel habits, blood in stool, abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss.
In addition to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, Cuba offers innovative biotech and immunotherapy solutions.
Nimotuzumab (CIMAher) targets EGFR to slow tumor growth.

Esophageal Cancer

Malignant tumors that develop from cells lining the esophagus, usually in its middle or lower sections.
Causes: smoking, alcohol, hot drinks, acid reflux. Most common symptom: difficulty swallowing.
Cuba uses CIMAher to slow tumor growth, often in combination with chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Skin Cancer

Caused by factors like genetic predisposition, fair skin, weak immunity, radiation/chemical exposure, and UV rays (sun or tanning beds).
Symptoms: persistent sores, growing lesions, moles that change in shape, color, or size.
CIMAher is used to slow tumor growth in advanced cases. Vidatox, a natural remedy, helps strengthen immunity and improve quality of life.

Pancreatic Cancer

One of the deadliest and most silent types. Causes remain unclear but risk increases with poor diet, smoking, alcohol, obesity, chronic pancreatitis, and diabetes.
Often mistaken for stomach problems, symptoms include abdominal pain, weight loss, fatigue, jaundice, pale stool, and dark urine.
Usually diagnosed late, especially in people over 60.
CIMAher helps slow tumor growth in EGFR-positive cases. Hebertrans boosts immune response, while Vidatox helps reduce pain and protect general health.

Head and Neck Cancers

Typically arise in the nasal cavity, sinuses, mouth, throat, or larynx. Causes include smoking, alcohol, and HPV.
If diagnosed early, treatment success is high. Symptoms vary by region but may include hoarseness, foreign body sensation in the throat, difficulty swallowing, ear pain, neck swelling, breathing difficulties, bloody sputum, mouth sores, weight loss, lymph node swelling, neck pain, referred ear discomfort, and chronic cough.
CIMAher targets EGFR to slow tumor growth.

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What Are the Symptoms of Cancer?

Symptoms vary by cancer type and may be confused with common ailments. However, early recognition increases treatment success.
The most common early symptoms include:

• Unexplained Weight Loss
• Persistent Fatigue
• Chronic or Unexplained Pain
• Skin Changes (lesions, discoloration)
• Unusual Bleeding or Bruising

Early detection saves lives.

What Causes Cancer?

Although the exact cause is not fully known, a combination of genetic and environmental factors is involved. Cancer results from genetic mutations that lead to uncontrolled cell growth. Common causes include:

• Genetics: Higher risk in those with a family history.
• Environmental Factors: Smoking, alcohol, sun exposure.
• Poor Diet & Obesity: Processed and high-calorie foods increase risk.
• Viruses & Infections: HPV and others may trigger cancer.

Cancer Treatment Methods

Treatment depends on the cancer type, stage, and the patient’s overall health. Common methods include:

• Surgery: Removal of tumors; most effective in early stages.
• Chemotherapy: Drugs that destroy cancer cells.
• Radiotherapy: High-energy beams target cancer cells.
• Immunotherapy: Boosts the immune system to fight cancer.
• Targeted Therapy: Attacks specific molecules in cancer cells.
• Hormone Therapy: Blocks hormone-driven cancers (e.g., breast, prostate).

Each treatment plan is customized per patient.

What Is Cancer Treatment in Cuba?

Cuba’s innovative medical approaches are supported by biotech medications and immunotherapies. Treatments like Nimotuzumab (CIMAher), Hebertrans, and Vidatox enhance immune defense and reduce tumor progression.
QBA Medi Tours ensures fast access to these therapies and a smooth treatment experience for patients.

Cancer Treatment in Cuba with QBA Medi Tours

As a specialized health tourism agency, QBA Medi Tours offers tailored guidance and consultancy services.
Approved by both the Turkish and Cuban Ministries of Health, we manage every step—submitting medical reports, securing approval, and providing access to Nimotuzumab, Hebertrans, and Vidatox.
We also handle logistics such as travel, translation, accommodation, and visas—offering 24/7 support.

With our transparent pricing and expert team, contact QBA Medi Tours today to begin your journey to better health.