CHEMOTHERAPY

CHEMOTHERAPY

Cancer treatment with chemotherapy
Chemotherapy, which may be called "chemo" for short, refers to a variety of chemicals that fight against or destroy cancer cells, with the goal of treatment being to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, causing the cancer cells not to continue to divide, and finally die.

Choosing chemotherapy regimens
Medical professionals will consider factors such as cancer type, cancer stage, age, health status of the patient, congenital disease, history of cancer treatment in the past, and the side effects of the action or resistance between various chemotherapy drugs together. Therefore, when giving chemotherapy to cancer patients, medical professionals aim or set different objectives for each patient, depending on the symptoms of the disease.

Duration of chemotherapy
Generally, doctors will give 2-3 or more types of chemotherapy. Each session can take from 4 hours to 5 days or more and the resting phase of each medication is different depending on the treatment plan. It cannot be determined how many times chemotherapy has to be given. It depends on the type of cancer, the stage of the disease, the condition and the readiness of the patient, as well as drug response. Therefore, it is very necessary for the patient to come to receive medication at every appointment for good treatment results.

Chemotherapy involves administering chemicals to combat cancer cells, aiming to inhibit their growth and induce cell death. Treatment plans are individualized based on cancer type, stage, and patient health. Sessions vary in duration; adherence to appointments is essential for optimal outcomes.