Chemotherapy

Palliative chemotherapy is administered to the cancer patients to increase their survival period and also give them some respite from the pain that they undergo. Though the therapy is administered to increase the survival period there is hardly or little change. There is no proof that the patients have lived longer after undergoing this therapy. Even if patients have lived longer it is only for a period of one year.

But even though some say that there are no visible signs of improvement after undergoing Palliative chemotherapy but there are some proves that indicate the popularity of the therapy. Some patients have really benefited from the therapy while some suffered due to the side effects. While administering the therapy proper care should be taken and seen that the patients do not have any side effects of the medicines.

If the patients develop any symptoms while the dose is being administered the therapy should be immediately stopped. Before the doctor starts with the therapy proper information about palliative chemotherapy should be given to the patients and their family members. Doctors should see that they do not give any false hopes to the party. People suffering from leukemia are mainly given this therapy. Though they are definitely not cured by the therapy but they have got good result.

Patients suffering from breast cancer, sarcoma of the tissues are also administered palliative chemotherapy. But before the treatment is given to the patient the situation should be properly judged by the doctors as whether the patient is in a suitable condition to undergo the treatment and will the treatment be of any use to the patient. The healthy condition of the patient should be foremost in the mind of the doctor. The patients should not be allowed to build false hopes on the therapy.

Sometimes the doctors suggest palliative chemotherapy to control the symptoms of the disease. Though the survival period may not increase but it may be helpful in improving the life quality of the patient. Many patients undergo chemotherapy treatment in a hope that the therapy will improve their physical condition and help them in leading a better life. Many patients get positive result because of the treatment.

Though palliative chemotherapy is given to the patients, its role still remains under controversy. Though many people favour the therapy the doubt still remains. Studies have revealed that the quality of life generally improves after the administering of the therapy. Patients prefer this therapy only on the hope of getting a new quality of life. Though it may not be possible to cure cancer from the root, still with the help of the therapy the patients have been given a new lease of life.