Chemotherapy to cure cancer It’s really scary |. Prachachat Turakij |
- Teerada Siripun, Department of Oncology Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University
- Chemotherapy is the administration of chemical drugs to stop or destroy the cancer cell cycle.
- Chemotherapy can be used to treat patients with almost any type of cancer.
Column: Good health with Rama Author: Dr. Teerada Siripun, Department of Oncology Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University
Cancer is the number one disease that kills most Thais. Many people have probably heard of chemotherapy. But I often think about the scary side effects. Including beliefs that were shared between them. Today we find out the answer. Chemotherapy to Cure Cancer Is It Really Scary? and shared beliefs Which story is true or false?
Chemotherapy is the administration of chemical drugs to stop or destroy the cancer cell cycle. which are cells that have the ability to divide more than normal cells. Currently chemotherapy is a very effective drug. and is used to treat almost every type of cancer.
Chemotherapy can be used to treat patients with almost any type of cancer. There are some types of cancer that do not respond to this type of treatment. However, when your doctor prescribes chemotherapy, it depends on the goals of your treatment. In patients whose cancer has spread Chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment to prevent the disease from spreading. and cause the cancer to shrink. In patients in the early stages Chemotherapy will help complement local treatment. For example, your doctor may administer chemotherapy before or after surgery. To improve the effectiveness of treatment
Side effects of chemotherapy can vary from patient to patient. It depends on the formulation of the drug. In general, it can cause fatigue, nausea and vomiting. Some patients may have low blood cell counts. Some formulations may cause hair loss, diarrhea, or numbness.
Tips for taking care of your health After chemotherapy treatment, that is, eating food from all 5 food groups, choose to eat cooked, clean and safe food, do not eat foods such as herbs, dietary supplements, decoctions and combined medicines consult a doctor and get enough rest. Take care of your physical and mental health.
Giving chemotherapy is not scary. If patients and healthcare professionals have knowledge and understanding Above all, take care of your physical and mental health. It is considered an important factor that helps patients fight diseases. and cope even better with side effects
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