How is chemotherapy done-Dr Sudip Shrestha
Channel: Dr. Sudip Shrestha
Date: 29/03/2023

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that involves the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. These drugs are designed to target rapidly dividing cells, which includes cancer cells, but can also affect healthy cells in the body that also divide rapidly, such as those in the hair follicles, bone marrow, and digestive tract.

Chemotherapy can be given in a variety of ways, including intravenously, orally, or by injection into a muscle or under the skin. It can be used alone or in combination with other cancer treatments, such as surgery or radiation therapy.

While chemotherapy can be an effective treatment for some types of cancer, it can also cause a range of side effects, including nausea, vomiting, hair loss, fatigue, and increased risk of infection. The specific side effects can vary depending on the type and dose of chemotherapy used, as well as the individual's overall health and other factors.
Chemotherapy can be given in a variety of ways, depending on the type and stage of cancer being treated and the individual's overall health. Here are some common methods of delivering chemotherapy:

Intravenous (IV) infusion: Chemotherapy drugs are injected directly into a vein using a needle or catheter. This is the most common method of delivering chemotherapy.

Oral medication: Some chemotherapy drugs come in pill or capsule form, which can be taken orally.

Injection: Some chemotherapy drugs can be injected into a muscle or under the skin.

Intrathecal: Chemotherapy drugs can be injected into the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord in cases where cancer has spread to these areas.

The frequency and duration of chemotherapy treatment will depend on the type and stage of cancer being treated and the individual's response to the treatment. Chemotherapy is usually given in cycles, with a period of treatment followed by a period of rest to allow the body to recover. The number of cycles required will vary depending on the individual's response to the treatment.

Chemotherapy is usually administered in a hospital or clinic setting, but in some cases, it can be done at home under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
About Dr. Sudip Shrestha:
Few people go forward in life with the vision that Dr. Sudip Shrestha has. Despite having numerous other medical fields for establishing his career, his courage and passion for becoming an oncologist led him to pursue this field of study. His time on his postdoctoral training for medical oncology in Nepal and India exposed him to the situation of cancer care and research in Nepal and increased his determination to improve it.

Follow Dr. Sudip Shrestha on:

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 :https://www.facebook.com/CancerSpecilist
 
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 :https://www.instagram.com/dr.sudipsth/
 
𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 :https://drsudip.com.np/

𝗧𝗶𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗸 : https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.sudipshrestha


 #cancer #cancertreatment #cancertreatments #oncology #drsudipshrestha #oncologist #medicaloncologist #cancerspecialist #cancerdoctor #doctorsnearmetreatingcancer #topmedicaloncologist #bestcancerdoctor #cancertreatingdoctor