What Patients Say About Cancer Treatment at New Hope
What Is Eye Cancer? Understand Your Disease
Carcinoma of the eye is uncommon and occurs when normal cells mutate and grow rapidly in a disorganized way, forming a mass in the eye. This type of cancer is not always confined to the eyeball. In fact, it can start in or infect the eyelid, which is made up of skin, muscles, and nerves.
Eye Cancers We Treat at New Hope Unlimited
Many different types of eye cancer occur in adults, including:
Intraocular melanoma
Melanoma of the eye begins in cells that make the pigment melanin in the eye.
Squamous cell eye carcinoma
This cancer begins in tissues that cover structures in the eye.
Lymphoma of the eye
Intraocular lymphoma can develop in the retina and the vitreous of the eye. It also affects the optic nerve at the back of the eye.
Eye Cancer Symptoms
Eye cancer does not always cause visible symptoms and may only be picked up during a routine eye exam. In general, signs of eye cancer include:
- Blurred vision
- Flashes of light in your vision
- Shadows or a dark spot in the eye that enlarges over time
- Partial or total loss of vision
- Bulging or swelling of one eye
- A lump on the eyelid or in your eye that is growing in size
- Pain in or around your eye
Minor ocular conditions can also cause these symptoms, meaning they are not necessarily a sign of cancer. However, it is important to get any symptoms checked by an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.
Eye Cancer Risks Factors and Prevention
Risk factors for eye melanoma include:
- Age. The risk is highest over the age of 50
- Gender. Eye melanoma is more common in men than women
- Race. Melanoma of the eye is more prevalent in Caucasians
- Blue, grey, green, or generally light-colored eyes
- A large number of moles on the skin
- Rare inherited cancer syndromes, such as BAP1
- Excessive exposure to sunlight and UV radiation
Risk factors for squamous cell eye cancer include:
- Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Intake of drugs that suppress the immune system
- Human papillomavirus infection
- Exposure to sunlight and UV radiation
Risk factors for eye lymphoma include:
- Age. The risk is higher between the ages of 50 and 60
- Intake of drugs that prevent organ rejection after a transplant
- Infection with HIV
- Bacteria called Chlamydophila Psittaci
- Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
- A weak or damaged immune system
Since there is a strong link between sunlight and melanomas of the skin, limiting your exposure to intense sunlight, using sunscreen, wearing UV-protected sunglasses, and covering up with protective clothing might reduce the risk of these cancers. For eye cancers triggered by HIV, it is recommended to get vaccinated, limit number of sexual partners, and practice safe sex. It is also best to treat any underlying conditions that may increase your chances of eye cancer.
Detection and Diagnosis
If your GP or optician suspects eye cancer, they will refer you to an ophthalmologist for assessment. Different tests will help determine if you have it, including a dilated eye examination, an ultrasound scan of your eye, a biopsy, and a fluorescein angiogram – where a special camera will be used to take photographs of the presumed cancer.
Eye Cancer Alternative Treatments at New Hope Unlimited
At our cancer treatment center, we specialize in protocols that have the effect of stimulating the immune system, improving the immune function, preventing the metastasis of cancer cells, and promoting the psychological health of the patient. With our care, it is never too late to beat your disease. Click here to learn more about our holistic treatment strategies.
Our Promise
- Advanced Cancer Treatments
- Top-Rated Physicians
- Personal Care
- Patient Satisfaction
Our Top-of-the-Line Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, each private ward is equipped with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group comprised of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
FAQs
1. Why should I choose alternative treatments for eye cancer?
Our methods are based on years of substantiated medical and scientific research by cancer treatment pioneers. We eliminate cancer cells precisely with minimal side effects, quick recovery, and no harm to healthy tissues — which are the main issues with traditional treatments like chemotherapy.
2. What is the survival rate for eye cancer?
If cancer is confined to the eye, the five-year survival rate is around 80%
3. Can alternative eye cancer treatments restore vision loss?
Holistic treatments can only preserve remaining vision; they cannot improve or restore vision that has already been lost due to eye cancer.
