Chemotherapy in Chennai

Chemotherapy in Chennai:

Chemotherapy is performed using drugs to stop and slow down the growth of cancer cells that grow and multiply more quickly than normal cells.  The cancer cells can also cause damage to the existing healthy cells which can cause side effects in hair growth, lining your mouth and intestines.

While surgery and radiation therapy targets a specific region of the body, Chemotherapy is done to cover the whole body. It helps the doctor to detect exactly where the cancer cells are present and treatment can be given accordingly. Getting an advanced treatment works better to destroy the cancer cells in the initial or starting stage and can also be helpful in preventing the cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body.

Which types of cancer does chemotherapy treat:

Chemotherapy is utilized to treat types of cancer.  For certain individuals, chemotherapy might be the main treatment you get.  Be that as it may, most frequently, you will have chemotherapy with other disease medicines.

Signs and Symptoms :

Fatigue

Nausea 

Vomiting 

Anaemia 

Hair loss 

Mouth sores 

Pain

Easy bruising 

Loss of appetite

Risk Factors:

Increasing age 

Malnutrition 

Low haemoglobin 

Frailty 

Smoking 

Drinking alcohol

Radiation exposure 

family history of cancer 

Inherited genes 

Diet and Nutrition : 

Intake more protein-based foods like beans, lentils and soy along with animal proteins like chicken, fish, eggs and seafood after chemotherapy in Chennai. Choose a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables and consult with your doctor what to consume and what not to consume. Make sure to have low fat dairy products and alternatives like milk, cheese, cottage cheese, kefir and yogurt.

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Eat more whole grains and starchy vegetables like quinoa, oats, barley, brown rice, peas, winter squash, whole wheat bread, corn, cereals, pasta. After chemotherapy in Chennai, have avocado, nuts, seeds and also include beverages in your diet by intaking it in a proper proportion. Avoid sugar-sweetened foods, white refined carbohydrates, trans fat, red and processed meat, alcohol, etc

Prevention:

1.Get regular medical care from an expert specialist regarding the type of cancer and how to overcome it after screening. 2.Exercise daily. 3.Eat a healthy diet. 4.Maintain a healthy physique. 5.Avoid consuming alcohol. 6.Avoid tobacco products. 7.Avoid risky behaviours after the chemotherapy in Chennai.

Diagnosis:

CT Scan 

PET Scan 

Biopsy 

MRI 

Mammography 

Ultrasound 

Nuclear Medicine 

Key Services:

1.Surgeries. 2.Radiation therapies. 3.Chemotherapy. 4.Immunotherapies. 5.Targeted therapies.

Key Facilities:

Rapid access to treatment for effective results after chemotherapy in Chennai. A personalized treatment with an expert team of radiation oncologists, therapists, and medical staff. Cutting edge operation theatres equipped to perform all the major and minor chemotherapy procedures. Full-fledged surgical intensive care unit to handle emergencies as well as post-operative patients. Administration of Chemotherapy by a medical team equipped with talented doctors, trained nurses and technicians.

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