Chemotherapy at Helios Clinic
Chemotherapy at Helios Clinic
Today, doctors at our medical center have access to modern, innovative and highly effective methods of cancer treatment. There is a wide range of new-generation pharmacological preparations available, which allow treating physicians to control the course of the disease at any of its stages. At the same time stopping the development of tumors, preventing the spread of cancer cells throughout the body. In addition to injection therapy, we also use treatment with drugs in tablet form.
It is important to note that whatever method of therapy is chosen, compliance with all international standards and protocols is strict for each specialist.
The staff of the Helios Center are experienced surgeons and qualified chemotherapists. They always select the most adequate therapy for each patient individually. As a rule, for the desired result, it is important to undergo several courses of chemotherapy. Between them there is always a certain break, during which the body recovers, renews in strength to continue and get a successful result of the further fight against the disease.
Chemotherapy: treatment scheme
Treatment of cancerous tumors with drugs from the category of chemotherapy is always carried out according to individual schemes developed in advance. The development of the scheme is based on many factors and directly depends on the current state of the patient, the stage of the disease, the size of the tumor formation, the presence of metastases, “background” pathologies or complications of the disease.
Drugs are selected on the basis of the effect obtained from the therapy already undergone or to achieve the maximum effect from each administration.
The introduction of funds can be prescribed once a week, daily. It happens that the whole course consists of a single injection of the drug. The procedure can last from two to three hours. Between sessions, the interval is determined by the doctor during the development of the treatment scheme. The total number of courses varies between 4 and 8. Sometimes, a second course of chemotherapy may be prescribed to prevent recurrence.
One cycle of chemotherapy consists of three stages: administration (injections) of drugs, observation of the patient's body reaction, laboratory and medical examination.
Indications, contraindications, side effects
- Chemotherapy is prescribed in various cases. These include:
- For the purpose of qualitative preparation for surgery to remove the tumor.
- To prolong the relapse-free period after surgery.
- To stop the progress of the disease on the background of metastases, and so on.
- There are situations when chemotherapy is contraindicated for the patient. Such cases include:
- Intoxications of an organic nature.
- Increased levels of bilirubin in the patient's blood.
- The presence of metastases in the brain, liver.
- Complete exhaustion of the body in the last degree.
Any drugs from this category can cause serious side effects, manifested through negative symptoms of varying intensity. Most often noted are:
- Increased fatigue, weakness, drowsy state.
- Lack of appetite.
- Noise sensations in the ears, decreased hearing, vision.
- Swelling of the extremities.
- Bleeding of mucous membranes.
- Vomiting, nausea, stool disorders.
- Hair loss.
Preparation for treatment
Chemotherapy requires a special approach not only from the medical staff, but also from the patient himself. The body should be carefully prepared for the upcoming procedures. The readiness of the body to take drugs is determined by the results of laboratory tests. Kidneys, liver, heart are subjected to examination.
Maximally eliminated associated pathological conditions, cleansing from toxins, toxins, slags. Methods are used to protect the gastrointestinal tract from the negative effects of chemical drugs.
Since the patient's mood plays an important role in obtaining positive results in the preparation period includes mandatory sessions with a psychotherapist. Conversations with this specialist have the purpose to excite the patient's desire to start therapy, get rid of fear, strengthen faith in the positive result.
The attending physician necessarily during the preparation period tells about all the nuances of procedures, tells in detail about possible side effects, how to cope with them, in which cases to immediately seek medical help.
Our medical center “Helios” uses innovative methods of treatment of oncological diseases. Specialized doctors develop competent chemotherapy regimens, use only international protocols for targeted therapy. In the comfortable conditions of the hospital, a faster recovery takes place under the professional supervision of qualified doctors.
