Question 1

will my chemotherapy starting in time interfere with my absorption of food?

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Chemo: Regular cyotoxic chemo kills rapid growing cells like cancer cells. However normal cells with relatively faster turnover like  blood cells, hair and cells that lining the gastrointestinal tract can be also killed as a side effect of chemo. Thus, diarrhea and  transient food malabsorption can happen following administration of particular chemo. Not all cancer therapy cause GI problems.

Question 2

what are chemotherapy tablets?

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Pills for cancer: Chemotherapy means drugs used to treat cancer.  Most chemotherapy is given by injection, but some important chemotherapy drugs are taken by mouth, either as a tablet or capsule. A chemotherapy tablet is an example of the latter.

Question 3

how effective is chemotherapy?

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It ranges from: Astoundingy beneficial (testis, lymphoma, leukemia. Myeloma, small cell lung) to pretty much worthless ... To any cancer after two lines of treatment, now progressing with weight loss and spending most of the time in bed or chair.

Question 4

how dangerous is chemotherapy?

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Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy can have many side effects. If you are receiving chemotherapy the benefit may outweight the risk. Talk to your oncologist about side effects of chemotherapy.

Question 5

what is chemotherapy made up of?

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Different medicines: Chemotherapy is a group of medicines, given through the vein or by mouth, that can kill cancer cells. The first "chemotherapy" was a chemical used in warfare, which is how it got the name. The medicines block different pathways used by the cancer cell to survive. There are hundreds of different chemotherapy medicines.

Question 6

in what way is chemotherapy performed?

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Systemic therapy: Chemotherapy is a type of systemic therapy for cancer. Chemo can be given intravenously by IV or some chemo has oral formulations that can be taken by mouth. For certain cancers, like ovarian cancer, chemo can be given via intraperitoneal administration which is done through a surgically implanted catheter that allows passage of fluids into the abdomen of a woman.

Question 7

what is the effectiveness of chemotherapy?

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Short term help: For most malignancies other than renalcell and breast cancer, when the lesion has metastasized, control works in terms of months and no cure has been noted for solid tumors.  Lymphomas are the exception where cure is seen.  When a tumor is destroyed by chemo, malignant stem cells replace and regrow the tumor.

Question 8

what are dangers of being a chemotherapy nurse?

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Oncologists: With current precautions (gloves, mixing under a hood, careful technique) you shouldn't have any more risk than any other kind of nurse.

Question 9

what should i expect at a chemotherapy session?

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It varies/depends on: It depends on your circumstances. Your doctor or nurse will educate you about what they are going to do to you. Just go with an open mind, it should be an educational experience. If they give you chemotherapy during this 'session', you may also be medicated with anti-nausea medication before chemo is given. This can sometimes make you sleepy.

Question 10

what is it like to be on vac chemotherapy before?

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VAC Chemotherapy: VAC (Vincristine, Actinomycin-D, Cyclophosphamide) is a 3 drug regimen. Each of the components has side effects. Vincristine can cause peripheral neuropathy (numbness/tingling in the hands/feet). Actinomycin-D can cause mouth sores and hair loss, and Cyclophosphamide can cause nausea, mouth sores, and sometimes bleeding in the bladder. Low blood counts and fatigue are frequent with VAC.

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