Cancer cells are abnormal cells that have transformed from normal cells. The body is unable to control the growth of these cells, which can occur in almost any organ and pose a risk of spreading to adjacent organs.

Chemotherapy is one of the treatment methods used to destroy or inhibit the growth of cancer cells. The effects of chemotherapy drugs not only target cancer cells but may also impact normal cells, leading to side effects. However, current advancements have led to the development of chemotherapy drugs for certain types of cancer that specifically target only the cancer cells.

The objectives of cancer treatment with chemotherapy are...

1.      To cure patients with early-stage cancer completely and prevent recurrence.

2.      To control the size of the cancerous tumor, preventing it from growing larger, and to control the spread of the disease to other organs.

3.      To alleviate symptoms from the spread of cancer, improving the quality of life for the patient.

How should late-stage cancer be treated?

Even though late-stage cancer cannot be completely cured, treatment is still necessary to control the disease from spreading further and to alleviate symptoms. This could involve radiation therapy, surgery, or a combination of several methods, depending on the patient's physical condition.

MDT Cancer (Multidisciplinary Team For Cancer Treatment)

Because "cancer" is a complex and challenging disease, each patient requires a team of specialists from various fields to collaborate on their treatment. To ensure that patients receive the most effective treatment, having an MDT Cancer team allows specialists from each field to meet, discuss, and plan the treatment goals. This approach is of utmost importance!