Chemotherapy is a chemical treatment that can be used on various areas on the body and can usually have profound side effects depending on what the treatment is. So a chemotherapeutic injection would just be a concentrated chemical injection.
Injection of chemotherapy directly into the cancer is called intralesional (IL) injection.
subarachnoid or intraventricular chemotherapy injection
Chemotherapy given by intramuscular injection is absorbed into the blood more slowly than IV chemotherapy. Because of this, the effects of IM chemotherapy may last longer than chemotherapy given intravenously.
In some cases, yes it can affects the prostate. usually happen to the patient that have enlarged prostate gland ( due to some disease ) and the injection of sclerotherapy too close or had direct contact to the prostate gland.
Well, friend, there are several treatments available for prostate cancer, such as surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Each treatment has its own benefits and considerations, and the best option depends on the individual's specific situation. It's important to work closely with your healthcare team to determine the most suitable treatment plan for you, and remember, there is always hope and support along the way.
After getting chemotherapy treatment for your T cell lymphoma 4 months ago, your PSA level should have been really low after your prostate test. It is normal for your PSA levels to fluctuate quite a bit after treatment though.
Radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery are potential options for prostate cancer treatment. There are several other treatments in development, but very few are available outside of clinical trials.
Yes, as long as you have Prostate Cancer indicated, Medicare will cover the Lupron injection in the doctors office
"Some treatment options for someone diagnosed with prostate cancer is to undergo radiation and chemotherapy. Depending at which stage of cancer you are in, this may be your best option."
Bone marrow transplants are not typically used as a primary treatment for prostate cancer. However, they may be considered in specific cases, such as when prostate cancer has spread and affected the bone marrow, or in conjunction with certain high-dose chemotherapy regimens. The primary treatments for prostate cancer usually include surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. It's essential for patients to discuss their individual cases with healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate treatment options.
Elevated PSA levels may be an indication of prostate cancer or other prostate problems. Typically treatment would be surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Once the prostate problems are resolved the PSA level should decrease back to a normal level.
It's a steroid. It is sometimes used to help with side-effects of chemotherapy. It can be taken as tablets, liquid or injection. Any drug injected into a vein can be called an infusion.