Chemotherapy

Turkey offers high-quality treatment services with competent and expert Oncologist in the field of Oncology. Treatments of common oncological disorders are caried out with advanced technology in hospitals and clinics with high standards. As Prospero Medical, we brought together a team who are specially trained experts and leading medical authorities in Turkey to offer advanced care and treatments.

Malignant cells that threaten healthy tissues and multiply and grow uncontrollably in any tissue or organ of the body are called cancer. Chemotherapy treatment is one of the common treatment modalities that is administered to patients diagnosed with any type of cancer.

Chemotheraphy, which is carried out by oncology clinics under the supervision of medical oncologist is conducted in various different methods involving vascular, oral interventions, or in terms of directly applying it on the cancerous cell or organ where the tumor is located Chemotherapy treatment can last from 3 months to 2 years, depending on the patient, the stage of the cancer and its exact location.

Although chemotherapy can be considered as the primary treatment of cancer, the protocol of treatment plan varies in terms of the progression and the metastatic nature of cthe cancer. While it could be performed to ease the symptoms of the cancer, it could also be performed to eradicate the cancerous cells that remain in the body after a surgical intervention or to shrink the cancer cell before any radiation . The right type of chemotheraphy is determined in terms of the nature of the cancer and patient’s overall level of fitness. A full health-screening and a thorough medical assessment would be conducted before rolling out the treatment plan.

Chemotherapy is cytotoxic treatment and aims to grow, spread and destroy cancer cells. There are many different cancer drugs available. Cancer medications are given alone or in combination, depending on the type of cancer, its location, its spread and the general health condition of the patient. Chemotherapy treatment includes different ways to perform such as vascular access, oral administration, or direct application to the affected organ or tissue. The right type of the treatment protocl involves analyisng patients overall level of fitness and the prevalence of the cancer in general.

It is very important for individuals to attend each session with a companion. If you don’t travel with a companion, one of our team-members can accompany you to attend to your sessions. It is important to keep away from any pets, crowded environments or any sources of any potential infection. Driving is bes to be avoided during the treatment period. An extra heed and attention should be given not to cause any injury on any part of the limbs, as patients could be prone to catch infection dur to the immune system being suppressed with the chemeotheraphy. In case of experiencing any urinary and stool problems, patients should definitely report the problems to the clinic. In the event that Intraoral sores occur in patiens during post-chemotherapy treatment, patients are advised to brush their teeth with a soft toothbrush after meals to prevent food residues from remaining in the mouth and to prevent aphthous ulcers from forming. It is important to maintain oral hygiene at all time. High level of nutrion-consious diet plan is to be adopted. Salt intake has to be regulated, and fatty & processed food has to be avoided. It is equally important to drink plenty of water and consume vegetables as a part of a balanced diet plan. Smoking an alcohol is to be entirely avoided.

• It is advidsable to take a shower on daily basis.
• Maintaing dental hygiene is of great importance
• Make sure that you stay away from crowded areas
• Driving has to be avoided during the treatment process
• Maintaing a well-balanced diet is highly crucial.(Make sure that you avoid consuming very cold or hot food and chew your food slowly)
• Consuming hot and cold beverages has to be avoided as well
• Alcohol and smoking sould be avoided during the enite treatment process.

The aim of chemotherapy treatment is to completely destroy the tumor, prepare individuals for surgery or eradicate remaining tumors after surgical intervention as much as preventing the spread and growth of tumors, in addition to reducing the symptoms caused by tumors. It also aims to reduce the symptoms of chemotherapy patients receiving palliative care. We endeavour to use the cutting edge technology and high level of standard of care at our partner clinics in Turkey for chemotheraphy treatments.

The Chemotherapy cost varies depending on the healthcare provider, oncologist’s experiences, treamtent’s method, situations of disorder and location where treatment is performed.

As Prospero Medical, we offer affordable Chemotherapy Treatment in Turkey. To learn more about the Chemotherapy, please contact us for a free quotation.