There are approximately 130 types of cancer, which affects the condition of our bodies with a variety of ways and requires different handling. But all types of cancer have in common: consists of cells that are rapidly dividing and growing uncontrollably. The main function of chemotherapeutic drugs is to recognize and destroy cells like this.
Chemotherapy has been used since the 1950s. Ordinary given before or after surgery. Sometimes accompanied by radiation therapy, chemotherapy is sometimes enough. The goal is to eradicate all the cancer cells get to the roots, up to a location that is not affordable scalpel. At the very least to control the cancer cells so as not to spread more widely.
Chemotherapy has been used since the 1950s. Ordinary given before or after surgery. Sometimes accompanied by radiation therapy, chemotherapy is sometimes enough. The goal is to eradicate all the cancer cells get to the roots, up to a location that is not affordable scalpel. At the very least to control the cancer cells so as not to spread more widely.
Since this type of cancer and the condition of each person is different, also different types of chemotherapy. The doctor will ask you to speak to decide which chemotherapy is most appropriate for you.
Forms of Chemotherapy
There are several ways of chemotherapy:
In the form of tablets or capsules should be taken several times a day. The advantage of this kind is an oral chemotherapy: can be done at home.
In the form of injections or injections. Can be done in the doctor, hospital, clinic, even at home.
In the form of infusion. Performed in a hospital, clinic, or at home (by a trained paramedic).
Depending on the type, chemotherapy is given every day, once a week, three weeks, even once a month. How many series you have to undergo chemotherapy, also depending on the type of your cancer.
There are several ways of chemotherapy:
In the form of tablets or capsules should be taken several times a day. The advantage of this kind is an oral chemotherapy: can be done at home.
In the form of injections or injections. Can be done in the doctor, hospital, clinic, even at home.
In the form of infusion. Performed in a hospital, clinic, or at home (by a trained paramedic).
Depending on the type, chemotherapy is given every day, once a week, three weeks, even once a month. How many series you have to undergo chemotherapy, also depending on the type of your cancer.
Side Effects
The most feared side effects of chemotherapy is. There are people who did not feel any side effects of chemotherapy. Some women experience mild side effects. But there is also the pain of it. There is-no or the severity of side effects of chemotherapy depend on many things, among other types of chemotherapy drugs, the condition of your body, your mental condition, and so on.
Chemotherapy side effects occur because chemotherapy drugs are very powerful, and not only kill cancer cells, but also attack healthy cells, especially cells that divide rapidly.
Therefore the side effects of chemotherapy appear on parts of the body cells divide rapidly, namely:
- hair (loss)
The most feared side effects of chemotherapy is. There are people who did not feel any side effects of chemotherapy. Some women experience mild side effects. But there is also the pain of it. There is-no or the severity of side effects of chemotherapy depend on many things, among other types of chemotherapy drugs, the condition of your body, your mental condition, and so on.
Chemotherapy side effects occur because chemotherapy drugs are very powerful, and not only kill cancer cells, but also attack healthy cells, especially cells that divide rapidly.
Therefore the side effects of chemotherapy appear on parts of the body cells divide rapidly, namely:
- hair (loss)
- bone marrow (decreased hemoglobin, platelets, and white blood cells, making the body weak, feeling tired, shortness of breath, bleed easily, and can easily become infected)
- skin (blue / black, dry, and itchy), mouth and throat (thrush, dry, and difficulty in swallowing)
- digestive tract (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain)
- hormone production (lower sex drive and fertility)
Some dietary supplement products claim to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy at the same time rebuilding your body's condition. You can use it, but please check with an expert, and certainly with your doctor as well.
Today, with the increasingly widespread use of herbal medicines (which is increasingly accepted among medical), many clinics that claim to provide free herbal chemotherapy side effects. If you intend to use it, make sure that you handle at the clinic is a medical doctor. At least you should consult with a physician who cared for you, and do laboratory tests on a regular basis to monitor the results. (Edict Rahayu / rumahkanker.com)
