4 Things You Should

Know Before Starting

Chemotherapy!
By Dr. Murali Subramanian
Medical Oncologist - OncologyIndia
www.Oncologyinternational.com
Chemotherapy is a form of
cancer treatment that uses drugs
to kill cancer cells. It targets
cells that divide and spread
quickly, to restrict the spread of
cancer. However, this treatment
affects your whole body as well
as the fast-growing healthy cells
as well.

Here are some things that you

should know before starting
chemotherapy.

Dr. Murali Subramanian, Best

Medical Oncologist in JP Nagar
at Oncology India Hospital
mentions 4 factors for you to be
aware of chemotherapy.
 1. Don’t Cling to any one test
result or prognosis

Cancer cases tend to change

over time and so does its course
of treatment. Though you may
receive an initial diagnosis after
the first biopsy, the prognosis
and treatment may change as
the doctor gets more information
about your cancer.
 2. Every Chemotherapy
experience is Unique

Everybody’s reaction to
chemotherapy is unique.
Chemotherapy affects different
people in different ways. Some
people experience itchy skin
rashes, an unpleasant metallic
taste in the mouth, fatigue, hair
loss, or nausea. Everybody
reacts differently to the
treatment.
 3. You may feel numbness &
pain in your hands and feet

You might experience weakness

or numbness in your hands and
feet. This is commonly referred
to as Neuropathy. It is a common
side effect of chemotherapy, and
it reaches its peak in 3 to 6
months and there is gradual
recovery once treatment stops.
 4. The effects of chemo get
worse with each cycle

Doctors will normally warn you

that each session will only get
harder. It’s normal to feel
weaker after each cycle of
treatment. This is because
chemotherapy drugs are
designed to enter your system
and combat the spread of
cancerous cells. However, in the
process they tend to weaken and
drain your body, leaving you
exhausted and weak.
Coping with cancer is difficult,
and chemotherapy is one of the
hardest parts. Despite the
difficulties involved, it’s
essential that you don’t give up
hope. By undergoing proper
treatment, going for regular
checkups, and maintaining a
positive outlook, you stand a
good chance of overcoming
cancer and living a healthy life.
Best Chemotherapy Treatment in
Bangalore | Oncology India.
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