Chemotherapy Notes

These are some notes on chemotherapy that I am currently researching.

What is Chemotherapy?

What is Chemotherapy used for?

  • To shrink large tumors making surgery of a tumor possible (neoadjuvant therapy)
  • To ensure that the cancerous cells are removed even after surgery
  • To relieve symptoms of cancerous cells (palliative chemotherapy)

Other diseases Chemotherapy can treat

  • Immune System Disorders

Side effects of Chemotherapy

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Hair loss
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Mouth sores
  • Pain
  • Constipation
  • Easy bruising
  • Bleeding

Long-Term side effects of Chemotherapy

  • Heart problems
  • Infertility
  • Kidney problems
  • Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
  • Risk of a second cancer

Specific chemotherapy drug: Folfox + bevacizumab

Folfox: Folfox is a combination of chemotherapy drugs (folinic acid, fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin) usually used to treat colorectal cancer in the later stages.

bevacizumab: Sold under the brand name Avastin, this drug can be used in combination to treat specific eye diseases and several types of cancers including — colon cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, and renal-cell carcinoma. Administration is usually through the veins.

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Software Engineer, and Martial Artist. I enjoy writing about topics related to technology, martial arts, finance, and personal development.