Medical Oncology Clinic
Our partners medical oncology hospital is fully equipped and professionally organized departments offers care and treatment to patients diagnosed with cancer. The latest modern techniques in chemotherapy, targeted procedures, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy are employed.
A wide range of chemotherapy regimens is utilized for treating all solid malignant tumors (such as breast, prostate, lung, colon, etc.) at our medical oncology hospital. Additionally, the latest polychemotherapy regimens for hematological malignancies are administered.
The medical oncology equipment at our partner’s clinic incorporates cutting-edge technology, subject to continuous renewal, updates, and meticulous servicing.
The medical oncology clinic services also encompass blood sampling, transfusions, and hydration techniques. The department provides outpatient services for emergencies and first-aid care to patients experiencing side effects from their chemotherapy or other cancer treatments.
Medical Oncology
Our partners fully equipped and professionally organized departments offers care and treatment to patients diagnosed with cancer. The latest modern techniques in chemotherapy, targeted procedures, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy are employed.
A wide range of chemotherapy regimens is utilized for treating all solid malignant tumors (such as breast, prostate, lung, colon, etc.). Additionally, the latest polychemotherapy regimens for hematological malignancies are administered.
The medical equipment incorporates cutting-edge technology, subject to continuous renewal, updates, and meticulous servicing.
The services also encompass blood sampling, transfusions, and hydration techniques. The department provides outpatient services for emergencies and first-aid care to patients experiencing side effects from their chemotherapy or other cancer treatments.
Cancer treatments | Medical Oncology And Hematology Hospital
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy stands among the array of therapies in our battle against cancer. Specifically, it employs drugs to combat and eliminate cancer cells. The application of chemotherapy varies: it can involve single or combination drug treatments, depending on the specialized physician’s assessment for a given patient. Additionally, it may be used in conjunction with radiotherapy or surgery to eradicate cancer entirely and prevent recurrence. Often, it serves as a precautionary measure after surgical tumor removal, targeting any remaining undetected cancer cells. This approach significantly reduces the risk of relapse.
In some cases, chemotherapy precedes surgery to mitigate circulating cells and shrink the tumor, simplifying the operation. Lastly, it is a viable option when the disease has spread extensively and other treatments are not feasible or advisable.
Immunotherapy
Our body’s immune system acts as a surveillance mechanism, safeguarding us against perceived foreign elements. When harmful bacteria or viruses are detected, the immune system generates specific proteins, known as antibodies, to eliminate them. However, it often fails to recognize cancer cells as invaders due to a system malfunction. Researchers have long sought ways to enhance the body’s natural defense against cancer cells.
Immunotherapy harnesses the immune system to target and eradicate cancer cells. This treatment aims to modulate immune system activity and alter its response to tumors. By activating and guiding the body’s immune system, it combats the proliferation of cancer cells.
Hormonotherapy
This treatment is used for hormone-sensitive tumors, such as prostate, breast and endometrial cancer. Hormonotherapy is an anti-cancer treatment that inhibits the secretion of hormones or prevents their action, thus hindering the growth of cancer cells. Hormones are chemicals that are produced by the body’s endocrine glands, they enter the bloodstream and from there reach every organ and tissue in order to do their job.
For example testosterone, which is a hormone, is produced by the testicles and thus “defines” male characteristics such as genital enlargement, deep voice and increased hair growth. The use of hormone therapy to treat cancer is based on the understanding that on the surface of some cancer cells there are receptors for specific hormones, which are necessary for their growth. Tumors that depend on hormones for their growth are called hormone-dependent.
What is chemotherapy?
- It is one of the many available treatments for patients with cancer
- Special chemotherapy drugs are used to tackle the disease, with the aim to destroy cancerous cells.
How does it work?
There are many chemotherapy drugs in common use. Sometimes they are given singly, and sometimes in combination. The decision about which treatment to offer is based on many factors and will be assessed by the physicians. Chemotherapy treatment can be used in combination with radiotherapy and/or surgery, and this increases the chances of completely getting rid of the cancer or, at least, being able to confine it from spreading.
Apart from being able to kill cancerous cells, chemotherapy also offers relief from pain caused by the disease, contributing to the patient’s quality of life.
How and where will the treatment be given for medical oncology and hematology at the hospital or clinic??
Most chemotherapy is administered to the patient through a drip into a vein in the arm, or sometimes into a major vein via a semi-permanent “central line” such as a Hickman Line or Porta-cath.
Some chemotherapy can be given in other ways, for example with tablets.
Some more complex treatments might need to be administered at our wards as an inpatient.
Treatments are carried out according to the personal chemotherapy program which has been worked out by the medical team, always in cooperation and agreement with the patient.
When is chemotherapy used?
Prior to surgery, in order to destroy the cancerous cells before they spread and cause metastases, but mainly to reduce the tumor in order to make it more operable with a more conservative surgical procedure.
Post surgery treatment, namely auxiliary, with the aim to destroy those cancerous cells which might of “escaped” during the major operation. This “additional chemo” treatment may reduce the possibility of the tumor coming back.
When we have metastasis, then chemotherapy is administered in order to control and eradicate symptoms. This treatment is called palliative care.
What are the side-effects of medical oncology and hematology?
Some chemotherapy drugs have very-few side-effects, and between their treatment visits patients can often carry on living their normal, everyday lives. Other medical oncology and hematology treatments, however, may be more disruptive. This depends on the type of chemotherapy you are having. Each drug is different.
Immediate
- Nausea and vomiting (feeling sick)
- Tiredness and weakness
- Hair loss
- Inflammation of mouth and lips (stomatitis), taste changes, gastritis, colitis.
- Skin rashes
- Allergic reactions
- Low white blood cell count (neutropenia) and fever
- Anaemia
- Myelotoxicity (bone marrow suppression), thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and
- and hematoma (collection of blood outside of blood vessels)
Later – occurring mainly 6 weeks after treatment
Ultimate – they normally appear months or even years after chemo treatment.
- absence of menstruation (Amenorrhea)
- Sterilization
How are the side-effects of medical oncology treated at the clinic?
Each medication has side-effects.
These depend on the type and dose of the drug administered to the patient. There are specific things that one can do in order the patient can take to avoid or mitigate the so avoid or reduce the effects of chemotherapy.
All doctors are well informed about the possible occurrence of side effects and the best way to treat them. And of course are always available and willing to instruct and advice you accordingly. So, please feel free to ask whatever yoy feel that troubles you.
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