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What Is Chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is the process of eradicating rapidly growing cells in the body. With the help of chemicals, It stops the cells from multiplying further.

Chemotherapy is commonly used to treat cancer since cancer cells grow and multiply much faster as compared to other cells in the body.

Why Is Chemotherapy Performed?

Chemotherapy treatment may be used for a number of reasons. To name a few –

Chemotherapy For Cancer

• It can be used as the only treatment for cancer
• It can be used to prepare a patient for other treatments
• It may be used after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells left in the body
• It can help in reducing existing symptoms of cancer

Chemotherapy For Other Conditions

• Chemotherapy is often used for bone marrow transplant
• Chemotherapy also helps treat immune system-related diseases, such as arthritis and lupus.

What Is The Procedure For Chemotherapy?

A chemotherapy plan is made according to the patient’s condition and needs. The type of cancer, size of cancer, and extent of cancer will determine what the chemotherapy procedure will look like for a patient.

Following are the different ways in which chemotherapy can be given:

Capsules: Some chemotherapy drugs can be consumed in the form of a capsule.

Injections: Chemotherapy drugs are injected like any other shot in the form of an injection.

Infusions: The drugs are given by inserting a tube directly with the help of a needle either in the arm or chest.

Cream\gel: Cream containing chemotherapy drugs is directly applied to the skin to treat skin cancer.

How To Prepare For Chemotherapy?

A … full check-up and necessary test reports will be required, as asked by the doctor. According to the Chemotherapy plan and the current state of the patient, the doctor will provide necessary instructions to be taken care of prior to the surgery.