Chemotherapy treatment By Dr. G Vamshi Krishna Reddy

Chemotherapy is the most commonly used treatment approach for most forms of cancer. It is a drug treatment that destroys rapidly growing cells in the body. There are many types of chemotherapy drugs available for treatment for different cancers. This treatment approach can be a standalone treatment or be used in combination with other methods like radiation & surgery.

Why is Chemotherapy used?

Chemotherapy is most often used to kill cancer cells in patients suffering from various cancers. Chemotherapy is the best treatment method in the following cases:

• To cure cancer without other treatments: Chemotherapy can be a standalone treatment option for patients who are not suitable for surgery or other treatment methods.
• To kill the remaining cancer cells after surgery: In most surgical cancer cases, there is a likelihood of certain harmful cells being left out. This is where chemotherapy comes in to destroy the remaining cancer cells.
• To prepare the patient for other treatments: Chemotherapy can shrink a tumor so that other treatments like surgery or radiation become possible. This is also known as neoadjuvant therapy.
• To improve signs & symptoms: Chemotherapy may help ease signs & symptoms of cancer by killing some of the cancer cells. This is also called palliative chemotherapy.

Dr GVK Reddy, the best oncologist in Hyderabad, has over 13 years of experience in successfully treating cancer patients through chemotherapy. He even ensures that the impact of side effects on cancer patients is minimal.

What are the side effects of chemotherapy?

While chemotherapy is universally acknowledged as one of the best treatment approaches for cancer, it does have some side effects. These include:

• Nausea & vomiting
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Hair Loss
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue
• Mouth Sores
• Bleeding
• Easy bruising
• Pain

However, most side effects can be effectively managed and they tend to subside once the treatment ends.

Chemotherapy may also cause certain side effects that do not show up until months or years after treatment. These include:

• Heart problems
• Infertility
• Kidney problems
• Nerve Damage
• Risk of a second cancer

Speak to your doctor if you are at risk for any of these late-developing side effects.

How are chemotherapy drugs determined?

Your oncologist will choose which chemotherapy drugs are the best for the patient based on several factors:

• Cancer type
• Cancer stage
• Overall health
• Previous cancer treatments
• Patient's goal & preferences

How are chemotherapy drugs administered?

Chemotherapy drugs can be administered in different ways such as:

• Chemotherapy Infusions: Intravenous Chemotherapy is the most common way of giving the chemotherapy drug.
• Chemotherapy Pills: Some chemotherapy drugs can be administered as a pill or capsule
• Chemotherapy shot: It can also be injected with a needle.
• Chemotherapy creams: In case of certain types of skin cancer, creams or gels with chemotherapy drugs will be applied to the skin
• Chemotherapy drugs used to treat one area of the body: Chemotherapy drugs may be administered directly in the abdomen, chest cavity, urethra, or central nervous system.

Why should you consider Dr. GVK Reddy?

Dr. G Vamshi Krishna Reddy is an experienced & highly skilled medical oncologist who treats patients with the utmost care & compassion. He has successfully treated patients with different types of cancers through a personalized treatment approach. Dr. GVK Reddy is the best doctor for chemotherapy in Hyderabad. If you are looking for the best cancer treatment, consult Dr. GVK today!