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Chemotherapy: Common Myths And Misconception Part 2

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For decades, doctors around the world have been advising patients on chemotherapy to treat various diseases. However, patients are still concerned about the use of chemical drugs and their related side effects, regardless of the results of the treatment for them. We have discussed 4 myths in part one and now we are going to discuss more myths. Myth 5: Nausea and vomiting are the two main side effects of chemotherapy. Fact: General illness in the form of nausea and vomiting used to be the main chemical side effect. However, this has changed a lot in recent years. Now, some medicines are prescribed to patients before chemotherapy. These drugs work by suppressing chemical side effects such as nausea and vomiting. However, some patients may feel tired after several chemotherapies. Fatigue is one of the most common chemical side effects, which accumulates over several courses. When patients participate in five to six chemotherapy sessions, they may begin to experience this major ch...

Chemotherapy: Common Myths And Misconception Part 1

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Chemotherapy is most commonly used during cancer treatment. Cancer is a life-threatening disease, and the idea of ​​being diagnosed with cancer alone seriously shakes normal people, not to mention the patients who actually have cancer. Diagnosing cancer at the right time is the key to effective treatment of cancer, and cancer is usually achieved through chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, or targeted drug therapy. Common myths and facts Myth 1: Every cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy will have complete hair loss. Fact: This is the completely wrong fact of chemotherapy that people tend to believe. Not all chemotherapy drugs cause hair loss in patients, because in the case of different cancers, different chemotherapy drugs have independent mechanisms to inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells. Only a few drugs may cause hair loss and thinning hair, but never completely lose hair. Today, oncologists prefer to use specific targeted drugs like chemotherapy drugs. These drug...

Asbestos is harmful: Dr. Manish Sharma

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral that is microscopic in nature. This mineral has been used in the construction industry for a long time. It is mainly used for floors, roofs, insulation, fire protection, and other building materials. If you use them carefully and correctly, it will not cause any harm. Without serious handling by professionals or homeowners who fully understand asbestos and its effects, asbestos will be considered fatal. However, people have not understood this for a long time. As a result, because of the use of asbestos, people are exposed to the risk of getting sick. To make matters worse, the signs and symptoms of asbestos-related diseases may begin to appear after 5 to 20 years. To know more about Different Cancers visit Oncologistdrmanish site. Dr. Manish is  Best Cancer Doctor in Delhi Asbestos has adverse health effects. It causes fatal diseases, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and diffuse pleural thickening, to name a few...