0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Good things about radiation?
Chemo radiation kill cancer cells.
Is it safe to be around a person undergoing chemo and radiation therapy for cancer when you are pregnant?
for people undergoing chemo it is just alright to be near that person. however there is a certain type of radiation therapy wherein you need to keep your distance with that person. such form is called internal radiation therapy wherein the cancer patient will receive implantable radiation source. the best way for you to protect your pregnancy from chemo and radiation is to stay away from them. avoid handling chemo drugs and stay away from any radiation source.
Why do people going through chemo get nauseous?
Because of the radiation
Can chemo and radiation cause synovial fluid loss in knees?
Yes
Is chemo and radiation given before a hysterectomy?
It can be but only if there is cance present as a form of treatment before deciding to remove the organs with the cancerous cells. It is the same reason that chemo/radiation is tried for breast cancer rather than mastectomy etc.
What is the economic cost for leukemia?
If you mean the cost for treatment, depending on the treatment the doctor recommends. My husband had chemo and radiation for brain cancer. I don't know how much the chemo was, but I think the radiation was like $2,000 per session, and he had 30 sessions. Plus all the days in the hospital. It is a very expensive process, but there are many programs that can help with cost. Hope this helps.
Can cesium therapy be used with chemotherapy?
Yes. Cesium is a live radiation souce that is used to treat a localized area. Chemo is a systemic therapy that courses through the entire body (it is not radioactive).
Will the PH of baking soda help an advanced cancer patient not receiving chemo or radiation?
I'm afraid not.
Can a cancer patient agree to surgery and radiation but refuse chemo?
You can refuse any treatment you like, its your body.
What does the suffix word chemo- mean?
Chemo Is used as a prefix for words pertaining to chemicals.
What is a chemo drug used for the disease ttp?
A Chemo is cross between a Chav and Emo
Can bases used as radiation shield?
If you think to hydroxides - no.
