Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy means the drug treatment of cancer. Treatment is carried out by a medical oncologist. It accompanies surgical treatment and radiation therapy and is a very important part of tumor treatment. Chemotherapy aims to prevent the growth of tumor cells or to kill them. Some are given by mouth, most by intravenous injection, either alone or in combination with several drugs. Some of the drugs used are chemotherapeutic (chemical) drugs, hormones and drugs that strengthen the immune system, which directly affect the tumor and are known as cancer drugs. Some drugs are used to eliminate the side effects of drugs that directly affect the tumor. The aim varies according to the patient's condition. 

* In order to completely destroy the tumor and restore the patient's health, 

* To stop the growth of the tumor, 

* To prevent the spread of the tumor, or 

* It can be applied to minimize the symptoms it causes. 

In some cancerous tissues, chemotherapy is the only treatment method, while in others, chemotherapy accompanies other treatment methods. The duration and frequency of treatment vary according to the patient. Thanks to today's methods, it is possible to eliminate cancer with early diagnosis and treatment. Thanks to effective treatments, the survival rate of cancer patients is quite high. Psychological support for patients and their relatives also plays an active role in combating the disease. For this reason, it is of great importance to be hopeful about the elimination of the disease and not to delay the treatment.