Chemotherapy

The SGPT and SGOT levels are enzymes of liver function that are tested in the blood. It is possible that some chemotherapy regimens can cause these to increase. Many things can cause elevations of these levels. It is very important that if you are taking any herbal or alternative treatments that you discuss these with your doctor as these can also elevate liver enzyme levels. It is also important that you keep track of all over-the-counter medicines like Tylenol and let your doctor know how much you are taking.

It is difficult to answer not knowing your situation or type of cancer, but I think it is also very important to talk to your doctor about whether your cancer could be growing in your liver and causing the increases of these values.

Hi...and thank you for asking this question...I too would like an answer. I just finished my regimen 8 weeks ago (had my double mastectomy 6 weeks ago), and I am suddenly experiencing A LOT of excruciating bone/joint pain! I wake in the mornings and it hurts to make a fist and even get out of bed! I developed neuropathy in my feet as a result of the Taxol I was on but I had yet to experience anything quite like this joint pain! I am a teacher, and on my feet all day, and I need to find some relief!! I am going to talk with my oncologist and look into anti-inflammatory diets, etc. but something's gotta give! I'm 37...and I feel like I'm 77! Any other tips/advice would be appreciated!

Hats Off to Chemo is a program that is dedicated to providing cancer patients with a cap. The hat is provided to help those that have lost their hair due to chemotherapy.

Please take your guidance in this from your doctor and from the literature you receive about chemotherapy and not from opinions from unknown sources that may or may not have sound knowledge behind them.

If the patient continues to drink while doing radiation therapy his throat will hurt. Radiation already will burn the esophagus, and when you combine that with alcohol, it will hurt. If it hurts, the patient wont go in for treatments, too many inconsistencies with radiation treatment and it will be ineffective.

Neutrophils are one type of white blood cell. They are produced in the bone marrow and are typically the first immune cells to arrive at the site of an infection. The level of neutrophils in the blood is regularly monitored during cancer treatment to ensure that the body is able to defend against infections in an adequate manner.

Cytosine is a nucleic acid residue. As far as I know it is not used in any kind of chemotherapy; normally antineoplastic drugs attempt to slow down DNA synthesis, not provide extra raw materials for it.

Whatever somedoctors say, others are convinced that chemotherapy can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. In view of the large number of people who end up with carpal tunnel syndrome following chemotherapy, therehas to bea definite connection.

B. kidneys and liver

One suggestion as of late 2003 is that the genes ordinarily responsible for apoptosis (cell self-destruction) do not function normally in melanomas.

Antibiotics are internal medicine. Disinfectants can be used on any surface. Antiseptics refer to specific compounds used to kill pretty much any microorganism outside the human body.

Yes. Do the effects vary? Depending on the medication and the form of it. There may be a extended release that is different. Are there different strengths, yes. Such as amlodapine-it comes in 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10 mg

Tertiary

The results vary. If you are being treated for testicular cancer, you will likely also be treated with hormones that will reduce the sex drive to a point where you won't care about sperm count. Once your treatment is over, it is quite possible that your sperm count will rise again, although obviously not to the previous level.

If you are concerned about fathering children, artificial insemination with your own sperm is an option in many cases.

Adriamycin is an anti-cancer ("antineoplastic" or "cytotoxic") chemotherapy drug.

it is used for Cancers which include: bladder, breast, head and neck, leukemia (some types), liver, lung, lymphomas, mesothelioma, multiple myeloma, neuroblastoma, ovary, pancreas, prostate, sarcomas, stomach, testis (germ cell), thyroid, uterus.

A chemotherapy technician is a pharmacy technicianwho helps a pharmacist prepare the drugs used to treat cancer.

Yes, they are perfectly safe to be around pregnant women, 'Cancers' are not contageous in the sense that just being around someone can cause you to get it.. however if they have recently been treated with chemo (a few hours, days ago) you may want to keep a little distance as some chemicals used in hospitals are not safe for pregnant women- but in general, you should be perfectly fine if you are pregnant around someone undergoing chemo. As long as the person isn't sick with a contageous illness on top of whatever they've been diagnosed with- like strep throat, flu, bronchitus etc.

These methods eliminate the need for repeated injections and may allow patients to spend less time in the hospital while receiving chemotherapy.

Yes

the plants have been tested so they could help cancer cemotherapy

Yes, you will almost certainly lose your hair. It will start thinning prior to the second treatment and will begin to fall in large clumps after the second treatment. Most people complain of clumps on the pillow or coming out in the shower. Many patients feel empowered by shaving their heads once their hair starts thinning. I know of patients who have done this in a celebratory manner, with family and friends. Remember, your hair will grow back after chemotherapy is complete. This is a journey. Learning to be yourself without hair is part of the journey.

Yes , Snake venoms are used in manufacturing chemotherapatic drugs , hence patients would have side effects like nausea ,vomitting, severe hair fall .. Because of this venom..