Chemotherapy is often abbreviated and commonly known as 'Chemo'. This is a systematic treatment is used to kill cancer cells. Affects the entire body passing through the bloodstream. Used drugs to weaken and destroy the cells in the affected area of cancer. It is used either to reduce the size of the tumor or as a treatment if it happens again. Also used to treat when there is potential for these cancer cells spread to other parts of the body.Drugs for treatment of chemotherapy are much lower in number. Especially the combination of two or more drugs used for chemotherapy for breast cancer. These drugs in tablets / capsules are taken orally, while some are injected into the vein. These medications are used to their side effects are unbearable or until their effect is.
Chemotherapy is used in two stages. In a first stage, which is used to kill cancer cells that may remain even after surgery. Therefore, this reduces the risk of recurrence of cancer cells. It is also used in an advanced stage of destruction and damage both cancer cells as possible.
Before deciding on the regimen of chemotherapy, the doctor takes into account factors such as general health, menopausal status, and stages of breast cancer. advanced stage breast cancer is known as "metastatic disease. This is the stage III or stage IV breast cancer. Chemotherapy is used in an advanced stage to destroy all cancer cells as possible. The new drugs, used for the treatment of advanced stage, to help these patients live longer.
The side effect of chemotherapy treatment varies from person to person. It also depends on the drug prescribed and duration of treatment. Some side effects go away after some time of treatment, but some treatments have lasting effects on your body. The most common side effects of chemotherapy include memory loss, infections, fatigue, changes in hair and sores in the mouth or throat. Doctors use different tests to see if the treatment is yielding the desired results or not.