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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy

It is a form of drug therapy mainly involving chemical drug therapy that tends to destroy the rapidly developing cancer cells in the body as they usually grow and multiply faster than other cells.  Chemotherapy is more often used in combination with surgery such as tumor excision, radiation and in some cases even hormone therapy

 


 


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Why Chemotherapy is required?

Chemotherapy is generally used to achieve the following goals:

  • Reduce the total number of cancer cells in the body
  • Reduce the chances of cancer spreading
  • Reduce the size of the tumor

How Chemotherapy is administered?

  • Oral chemotherapy can be administered through pills and capsules that the patient can swallow
  • Chemotherapy can also be administered by Injections to the fatty part of your arm, leg or belly.
  • Intrathecal chemotherapy is done by injecting between the tissue layers covering the brain & spinal cord.
  • Intravenous (IV) that can be administered through Veins
  • Intra-arterial (IA) chemotherapy is administered directly into the artery.
  • Intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy is administered directly into the peritoneal cavity.
  • Topical chemotherapy comes in a form of a cream which can be rubbed into the skin


FAQ's

What is Chemotherapy?

Also called “chemo,” it usually involves a way to treat cancer by using drugs to kill cancer cells.

How often will I receive chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy treatments are either given daily, weekly, or monthly.  It often depends upon the type & severity of cancer and the type of drug or combination that one may receive.

What is the schedule of Chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is given in cycles and one cycle can last one or more days, but generally is one, two, three or four weeks long. A course of chemotherapy is comprised of multiple cycles and consists of four to six cycles.

What are the side effects of Chemotherapy?

The most common side effects of chemotherapy are low blood counts, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and fatigue.


Range Of Treatment Cost

800 - 1200 USD

Why Chemotherapy is required?

Chemotherapy is generally used to achieve the following goals:

  • Reduce the total number of cancer cells in the body
  • Reduce the chances of cancer spreading
  • Reduce the size of the tumor

How Chemotherapy is administered?

  • Oral chemotherapy can be administered through pills and capsules that the patient can swallow
  • Chemotherapy can also be administered by Injections to the fatty part of your arm, leg or belly.
  • Intrathecal chemotherapy is done by injecting between the tissue layers covering the brain & spinal cord.
  • Intravenous (IV) that can be administered through Veins
  • Intra-arterial (IA) chemotherapy is administered directly into the artery.
  • Intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy is administered directly into the peritoneal cavity.
  • Topical chemotherapy comes in a form of a cream which can be rubbed into the skin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chemotherapy?

Also called “chemo,” it usually involves a way to treat cancer by using drugs to kill cancer cells.

How often will I receive chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy treatments are either given daily, weekly, or monthly.  It often depends upon the type & severity of cancer and the type of drug or combination that one may receive.

What is the schedule of Chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is given in cycles and one cycle can last one or more days, but generally is one, two, three or four weeks long. A course of chemotherapy is comprised of multiple cycles and consists of four to six cycles.

What are the side effects of Chemotherapy?

The most common side effects of chemotherapy are low blood counts, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and fatigue.

Range of Treatment Cost

800 - 1200 USD

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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy

It is a form of drug therapy mainly involving chemical drug therapy that tends to destroy the rapidly developing cancer cells in the body as they usually grow and multiply faster than other cells.  Chemotherapy is more often used in combination with surgery such as tumor excision, radiation and in some cases even hormone therapy

Why Chemotherapy is required?

Chemotherapy is generally used to achieve the following goals:

  • Reduce the total number of cancer cells in the body
  • Reduce the chances of cancer spreading
  • Reduce the size of the tumor

How Chemotherapy is administered?

  • Oral chemotherapy can be administered through pills and capsules that the patient can swallow
  • Chemotherapy can also be administered by Injections to the fatty part of your arm, leg or belly.
  • Intrathecal chemotherapy is done by injecting between the tissue layers covering the brain & spinal cord.
  • Intravenous (IV) that can be administered through Veins
  • Intra-arterial (IA) chemotherapy is administered directly into the artery.
  • Intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy is administered directly into the peritoneal cavity.
  • Topical chemotherapy comes in a form of a cream which can be rubbed into the skin

What is Chemotherapy?

Also called “chemo,” it usually involves a way to treat cancer by using drugs to kill cancer cells.

How often will I receive chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy treatments are either given daily, weekly, or monthly.  It often depends upon the type & severity of cancer and the type of drug or combination that one may receive.

What is the schedule of Chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is given in cycles and one cycle can last one or more days, but generally is one, two, three or four weeks long. A course of chemotherapy is comprised of multiple cycles and consists of four to six cycles.

What are the side effects of Chemotherapy?

The most common side effects of chemotherapy are low blood counts, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and fatigue.

800 - 1200 USD

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Apollo Spectra Hospitals Pune

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Apollo Spectra Hospitals Alwarpet

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

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Apollo Spectra Hospitals MRC Nagar

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DR MANISH SINGHAL
Dr Manish Singhal

India

Specialty - Medical Oncology

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DR RAJEEV AGARWAL

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