Chemotherapy is a recognized treatment for different types of cancer, of breast, colon, lungs, bladder, colorectal, stomach, germ cell, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin diseases. In chemotherapy, chemicals or drugs are used to destroy the cancer cells. Chemotherapy stops and slows the growth of cancer cells. As it treats all cells that divide quickly, chemotherapy also harms the healthy cells that line the mouth and intestines.
The side-effects of chemotherapy are seen as fatigue, headache, muscle pain, stomach pain, mouth and throat sores, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, blood disorders, constipation, and nerve damage that leads to memory loss and sexual problems. In some undergoing chemotherapy, there is appetite loss, hair loss and damage to lungs, heart, liver and kidneys.
While undergoing chemotherapy, the cancer patients need to be aware of certain things, the following safeguards help to make the treatment effective, and ensures early recovery.
Recovery and rehabilitation plan after chemotherapy: Recovery and rehabilitation plan after chemotherapy depends on the patient’s general health, side effects experienced, and the type of chemotherapy given. Specific instructions are given by the healthcare professionals. These instructions may relate to the diet, health and hygiene, rest and activity of life.
Regular follow-up tests and visit to doctor’s place helps to keep track and check on how the patient is responding to chemotherapy. The doctor may conduct a physical examination, and recommend for lab tests and imaging tests, as per the requirement of each case. There may be more frequent visits to the doctor initially, but fewer follow-up visits as time goes on.
Each rehabilitation program should help the post chemotherapy cancer patient to lead an active and independent life. It should be able to help with the patient’s emotional, social and work issues. Different specialists are involved in the post chemotherapy phase.
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