Question 1

what diet should take after chemotherapy?

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Avoid sugar: Sugar feeds cancer, so avoid sugar and any refined carbohydrates. Eat lots of organic greens. Drink lots of water.

Question 2

besides ire, cyberknife, chemotherapy, diet, radiotherapy and clinical trials, what else may be an upcoming procedure for pancreatic cancer patients?

Accepted Answer

Chemoimmunotherapy: An immunotherapeutic approach to metastatic pancreatic cancer having failed all forms of chemotherapy has been developed and has finished phase II trials.  The results are produced by antibody Neo 102 targeting a post translational modification of MUC5ac which is an oncofetal protein expressing mucin production in the GI tract of the fetus.  The mAb targets the protein by ADCC of better than 70% .

Question 3

can you please suggest a liquid diet, high calorie menu or recipe for a mouth cancer patient who is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation?

Accepted Answer

High protein: There are many high protein, high energy commercially available drinks such as Boost and Ensure.  Also try chicken or beef broth, Egg Drop Soup,  pudding, yoghurt, ice cream, milk shakes, eggs, etc.  consult with a Nutritionist who will have lots of great ideas.

Question 4

if xeloda (capecitabine) n irinotecan failed does this mean person with mcrc is chemotherapy resistant ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The treatment for metastatic colorectal Ca also includes FOLFOX which includes the platinum drugs as part of the combo.  If not yet taken one should consider this protocol.  I usually obtain fresh tumor from bx to  send for chemosensitization.  If these fail, chemo with Erbitux or Avastin (bevacizumab) may prove beneficial.

Question 5

what is a cycle of chemotherapy?

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One to next: Chemo medicine cause lot of damage normal and malignant tissues. During development of the drug its duration effect on the tissue is studied and a fixed time is determine after which the medicine to be repeated....Risk and benefit issues.The.

Question 6

does chemotherapy affect eyesight?

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It can, yes.: Most effects on the eyes are minor and temporary, such as dry eyes, watery eyes, and irritation (called "conjunctivitis"); but chemo can cause more serious problems, like cataracts. You should notify your oncologist immediately if you notice any change at all in your eyesight.

Question 7

is it legal to force chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Probably no: That is more a legal than a medical question but if a patient is an adult and fully able to make decisions, the answer is likely no, both legally and ethically.

Question 8

how severely does chemotherapy hurt?

Accepted Answer

That is a myth: Chemotherapy should not and it does not hurt!
chemotherapy is simply use of medicines to treat cancer. Why should these hurt? Yes, these medicines do have some side effects(like nausea and hair loss) but it is not any kind of pain.

Question 9

what is chemotherapy? how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Name for drugs used: Drugs used for Cancer treatment are often called chemotherapy. These are basically chemicals, many of them synthetic, others derived from natural sources like plans and herbs.

Question 10

is the chemotherapy a risky thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chemotherapy has many potential risks. The potential adverse events and dose limiting toxicities should be discussed the your cancer physician and team. The important concept is understanding the "risk/benefit ratio". That is, what potential benefit is worth the risks?  Also, what alternatives are available?

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