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Yes. It can either be used by itself as straight chemo therapy or as an adjuvant chemo therapy.
I myself am on adjuvant chemo therapy with Cisplatin, which is a highly toxic platinum drug, in this case administered by IV. My skin is having mild reactions, my hair is falling out, and my blood counts are low, especially my hemoglobin counts, which leaves me weak, tired and out of breath.
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Chemotherapy used after surgery is referred to as?
It is called adjuvant
What are adjuvant treatments for endometrial cancer?
Adjuvant treatments for endometrial cancer are radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy
What is Adjuvant chemotherapy?
Treating the patient who has no evidence of residual disease but who is at high risk for recurrence
What is the most effective treatment for mesothelioma cancer?
Adjuvant chemotherapy is an effective treatment for mesothelioma cancer.
Why would a person have chemotherapy after a tumor was removed?
When a cancer has been removed by surgery, chemotherapy may be used to keep the cancer from coming back (adjuvant therapy).
Dr Hammer has scheduled a patient for chemotherapy The patient had a mastectomy on June 1 2000 Chemotherapy used after surgery is referred to as adjuvent hormone biologic stimulation?
adjuvant
What are the side effects of adjuvant chemotherapy?
fatigue and easy bleeding and bruising. Damage to intestinal cells leads to a loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. Mouth sores and hair loss also are common side effects of chemotherapy.
Why does Breast Cancer treatment always include Chemotherapy?
Systemic Treatment:- Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment that targets cancer cells throughout the body. It helps eliminate any undetected cancer cells, reducing the risk of recurrence. Adjuvant Therapy:- Chemotherapy is often used as an adjuvant therapy to prevent cancer from returning after surgery. Specific Situations:- In certain cases, chemotherapy may shrink tumors before surgery or treat aggressive cancers. For effective Chemotherapy in Hyderabad, patients should consult specialized oncology centers for personalized treatment plans.
What has the author Virginia Wadsworth Dunn written?
Virginia Wadsworth Dunn has written: 'Behavioral and emotional responses of women receiving adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer'
When is chemotherapy used to treat colon cancer?
As with most treatment plans, the effectiveness of chemotherapy on breast cancer depends on many factors such as the person receiving the treatment and how much the cancer has spread. Generally, chemotherapy is quite effective at removing cancer cells.
What is adjuvant?
Adjuvant is a subsatance that together with antigen increases antibody reaction.
What has the author J W L Fielding written?
J. W. L. Fielding has written: 'An evaluation of prognostic factors and adjuvant chemotherapy in gastric cancer and an assessment of macrophage content of gastric tumours and its association with prognostic factors'
