The Pro And Cons Of Chemo And Radiation
The Pro and Cons of
Chemo and Radiation
TRENEICE L. ANDERSON
Pros of Chemo
In early-stages cancer, surgery is performed with the intention of curing the disease. This is often followed by chemotherapy to reduce the risks of recurrence.
In case of advanced-stage cancer, the aim of treatment is to control the cancer by controlling the symptoms. This enhances survival and ensures a better quality of life.
THE EFFORT OF AWARENESS OF BREAST CANCER IS TO
PUSH MORE WOMEN AND LOVE ONES TO TALK AND
UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAST EXAMES
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Closeness And Information to People
The Disadvantages of Chemo
Several side-effects arise due to chemotherapy that can cause a lot of discomfort to the patient. This may be discussed by the doctor. There are several medications available that control these symptoms.
Some people may not benefit from the treatment but will not be spared the side-affects. Such people are usually put on palliative care.
The patient my be required to travel to a distant place to get treated. The disadvantage of Chemo
Although the majority of the chemotherapy drugs can be administration to an individual as a day patient at the hospital, some treatments will require hospitalization.
The treatment may not improve the overall prognosis of the cancer and may not necessarily increase the life span of a person.
Some chemotherapy regimen can lead to death in a small group of patients and one needs to understand these grave consequences before starting the treatment.
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HOW A BREAST LOOK LIKE WITH CANCER
The Pros of Radiation
As a primary treatment to destroy cancer cell
In combination with other treatments to stop the growth of cancer cells
Before another treatment to stop the growth of any remaining cancer cells
To relieve symptoms of advance caner
Advantages of Radiation
Unlike chemotherapy, a systemic treatment that spreads
Chemo and Radiation
TRENEICE L. ANDERSON
Pros of Chemo
In early-stages cancer, surgery is performed with the intention of curing the disease. This is often followed by chemotherapy to reduce the risks of recurrence.
In case of advanced-stage cancer, the aim of treatment is to control the cancer by controlling the symptoms. This enhances survival and ensures a better quality of life.
THE EFFORT OF AWARENESS OF BREAST CANCER IS TO
PUSH MORE WOMEN AND LOVE ONES TO TALK AND
UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAST EXAMES
Breast Awareness Month Help Bring
Closeness And Information to People
The Disadvantages of Chemo
Several side-effects arise due to chemotherapy that can cause a lot of discomfort to the patient. This may be discussed by the doctor. There are several medications available that control these symptoms.
Some people may not benefit from the treatment but will not be spared the side-affects. Such people are usually put on palliative care.
The patient my be required to travel to a distant place to get treated. The disadvantage of Chemo
Although the majority of the chemotherapy drugs can be administration to an individual as a day patient at the hospital, some treatments will require hospitalization.
The treatment may not improve the overall prognosis of the cancer and may not necessarily increase the life span of a person.
Some chemotherapy regimen can lead to death in a small group of patients and one needs to understand these grave consequences before starting the treatment.
THIS PICTURE WILL GIVE YOU AN IDEAL INSIGHT ON
HOW A BREAST LOOK LIKE WITH CANCER
The Pros of Radiation
As a primary treatment to destroy cancer cell
In combination with other treatments to stop the growth of cancer cells
Before another treatment to stop the growth of any remaining cancer cells
To relieve symptoms of advance caner
Advantages of Radiation
Unlike chemotherapy, a systemic treatment that spreads