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Do Side Effects Of Oral Chemo Tablets Start Right Away?
Question: Do side effects start straight away from oral chemo tablets for bowel cancer?
Brief Answer:
Gastro-intestinal side effects yes...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Some of the side effects (i.e. gastrointestinal) would start straight away (within a few hours of starting the oral chemo tablets.
While, other side effects (involving other organs) will start within few days of starting the treatment.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
If you need further clarifications, do not hesitate to write me back!
Gastro-intestinal side effects yes...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Some of the side effects (i.e. gastrointestinal) would start straight away (within a few hours of starting the oral chemo tablets.
While, other side effects (involving other organs) will start within few days of starting the treatment.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
If you need further clarifications, do not hesitate to write me back!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can this oral chemo be taken if you have had a previous heart attack and pulmonary embolism?
Brief Answer:
If current health status is ok,can be taken....
Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,
Before deciding for an oral chemo, doctors would evaluate the general health status of the patient together a deep analysis of the reports of lab tests and previous medical history.
The doctors will also analyze the benefits, side effects or possible complications from the use of oral chemo.
After all these evaluations, it will be decided if to go for oral chemo.
If he had a previous heart attack or pulmonary embolism, but, for the moment, the patient's heart and lung condition is fine; then, can go for oral chemo. Otherwise, it is not advised.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
If current health status is ok,can be taken....
Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,
Before deciding for an oral chemo, doctors would evaluate the general health status of the patient together a deep analysis of the reports of lab tests and previous medical history.
The doctors will also analyze the benefits, side effects or possible complications from the use of oral chemo.
After all these evaluations, it will be decided if to go for oral chemo.
If he had a previous heart attack or pulmonary embolism, but, for the moment, the patient's heart and lung condition is fine; then, can go for oral chemo. Otherwise, it is not advised.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes his lung and heart condition seems fine but just that had previous attack and clots.
But his gp want to put him
Back on asprin to thin the blood to reduce risk of further attack or clots. Can asprin be taken
With
Chemo?
But his gp want to put him
Back on asprin to thin the blood to reduce risk of further attack or clots. Can asprin be taken
With
Chemo?
Brief Answer:
Aspirin can be used along with oral chemo...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
First, it is not GP to decide for chemo, but, Oncologist. GP will prescribe what oncologist will decide to prescribe.
Second, has the patient undergone any surgery for colon cancer?
If yes, then, baby aspirin will not only prevent clots and further attack, but will help, hopefully, reduce the chances for re-occurrence.
Otherwise, aspirin has shown good results in prevent the disease from spreading.
Hope it answered to your queries!
Dr.Albana
If anything unclear, do write me back!
Aspirin can be used along with oral chemo...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
First, it is not GP to decide for chemo, but, Oncologist. GP will prescribe what oncologist will decide to prescribe.
Second, has the patient undergone any surgery for colon cancer?
If yes, then, baby aspirin will not only prevent clots and further attack, but will help, hopefully, reduce the chances for re-occurrence.
Otherwise, aspirin has shown good results in prevent the disease from spreading.
Hope it answered to your queries!
Dr.Albana
If anything unclear, do write me back!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes he has had surgery in march already and was a dukes c1.so he can start asprin right?
Brief Answer:
Yes, can start aspirin...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Yes, can start aspirin unless other health problems detected from his doctor. If no problem, then can take aspirin along with oral chemo.
Observe if any side effect will occur.
All the best and God bless!
Dr.Albana
Yes, can start aspirin...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Yes, can start aspirin unless other health problems detected from his doctor. If no problem, then can take aspirin along with oral chemo.
Observe if any side effect will occur.
All the best and God bless!
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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