FAQ's About Chemotherapy
Typically, the Chemotherapies are dispensed in multiple sessions separated by a period of few weeks. The patients typically face skin problems such as hair loss etc. The other side effects are fatigue, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhoea etc.
These side effects are temporary and are reversible once the treatment is completed.
Chemotherapies are intravenous injections which are usually administered through PICC line or Chemoport for better comfort of the patients.
During the chemotherapy doctors usually advise to maintain good hygiene. It is advisable to eat only freshly cut fruits and not to take anything from outside which is unhygienic.
There is no dress code. But you should wear loose shirt so that the PICC line or Chemoport is easily accessible.
- Good diet;
- Emotional well being;
- Regular exercise or yoga;
- Physiotherapy on need basis
LYFE Oncology has tie ups with few of the diagnostic centres. The patient can give the sample at the Centre itself and directly pay for the tests.