CHEMOTHERAPY

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Description

Chemotherapy is a treatment which is given to cancer patients in order to get rid of fast multiplying cancer cells. The drugs used in this therapy are called as chemotherapeutic drugs.

Certain types of chemotherapy procedures are followed:

- Combined Modality Chemotherapy

Neo-adjuvant Chemotherapy: The chemotherapy is given before the surgery in order to reduce the size of tumour.

Adjuvant Chemotherapy: The chemotherapy that is given after the surgery.

Concurrent Chemotherapy: This chemotherapy is given after the patient receives radiation therapy.

- Curative Chemotherapy: It aims to cure the cancer or eliminate all the cancerous cells.

- Palliative Chemotherapy: It is done in order to improve the quality of life.

Pre Procedure

 

- Certain tests are conducted in order to determine if the body is ready for chemotherapy.

- Certain dental infections are also checked for.

During Procedure

- - The chemotherapy drugs are given via an intravenous line or a chemo port.

- It is administered under the influence of a paramedical staff.

- The doctor (oncologist) shall decide which form of chemotherapy should be given based on the age, site of cancer and other parameters.

Post Procedure

Chemotherapy can lead to a low blood count and can cause fever.

Risk Complications

Chemotherapy can have many side effects such as:

- Fatigue and tiredness, pain, loss of appetite and loss of taste.

- It can even result in Neutropenia, oral ulcers and constipation.

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