Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the use of chemicals-drugs in cancer treatment. With chemotherapy, it is aimed to slow the growth of the tumor and prevent its spread, to control the disease, to extend the survival time and to increase the quality of life.
Chemotherapy chemicals that are taken through the vein or orally prevent the proliferation of cancer cells. Along with surgery and radiotherapy, chemotherapy is one of the basic elements of tumor treatment. Chemotherapy is chosen in accordance with the type of tumor and the characteristics of the patient.
Chemotherapy is the only treatment for certain tumor types. In some tumors, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are applied simultaneously or in succession, while in other tumors, chemotherapy can be applied before or after surgery. The duration and frequency of chemotherapy are determined according to the patient’s condition.
