Chemotherapy - is the treatment of cancer Cancer Treatment - difficult, but necessary   by means of special drugs. It stops or slows the growth of cancer cells, but can damage some healthy cells, causing many side effects.

The objectives of the chemotherapy may be:

• Cancer Treatment;
• Controlling the development of cancer - preventing the spread of cancer, slowing its development;
• Relief of symptoms of cancer Symptoms of cancer: time to recognize the disease - a guarantee of recovery   (palliative treatment).

Chemotherapy may be used as the only means of treatment, or in combination with other techniques, such as surgery, radiation therapy, biological therapy. In the latter case it may be used to reduce tumor size prior to surgery or radiotherapy Radiotherapy in cancer treatment: irradiation aid , To kill cancer cells that have remained in the body after surgery, to improve the effectiveness of radiotherapy and biological therapy, and to destroy cancer cells that cause recurrent or metastatic cancer.

Selection chemotherapies depend on the type of cancer, the presence of other diseases of the patient, such as diabetes and heart disease Heart disease and heart attacks: that every woman should know And also on whether the patient took chemotherapy previously.

The frequency of treatment sessions depends on the type and stage of cancer, the treatment of the problem, such as chemotherapy drugs, and on the response of the organism to chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy can be carried out in cycles. For example, for one week of chemotherapy followed by three weeks of rest. These four week constitute one cycle of therapy. Rest periods give your body time to create new, healthy cells.

Chemotherapy drugs can be administered in a variety of ways:

• With conventional injections;
• Intraarterially - drugs infused directly into the artery that feeds the cancer;
• Intraperitoneal administration - chemotherapy drugs injected into the abdominal cavity;
• Intravenous;
• Spot application - chemotherapy drugs exist in the form of ointments to be rubbed into the skin;
• Orally - medicines taken in the form of tablets, capsules, or solutions.

The state of health of the patient during chemotherapy

As chemotherapy affects the well-being of the patient depends on his state of health prior to treatment, the type and stage of cancer, the type of drugs used for the treatment and dosage. It is impossible to predict how a particular patient will respond to chemotherapy. Many patients after the first session feeling very tired. Someone pursuing this symptom throughout the course of treatment.

During chemotherapy, patients can continue to work, if the schedule of clinic visits and their well-being will not be this way.

Side effects

Chemotherapy can cause a variety of side effects, including hair loss, immune system suppression, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, fatigue, frequent bleeding, damage to internal organs. In addition, the chemotherapy can lead to infertility and neurological disorders. The result of the rapid disintegration of large tumors as a result of chemotherapy may be tumor lysis syndrome.

Some patients believe that the appearance of serious side effects, says the effectiveness of chemotherapy, and their absence - a sign that it is almost useless. In fact, to determine the effectiveness of chemotherapy, doctors regularly conduct various surveys, and the presence or absence of side effects does not say anything about it.

Any swelling - a neoplasm of abnormal cells, which serves no purpose. Benign tumors, unlike malignant - tumor does not penetrate beyond the tissues in which they started to develop, or to other parts of the body. In most cases, the prognosis of benign tumors is very favorable. However, they can have serious consequences if, for example, compress the vital structures such as blood vessels and nerves.

Causes

The reasons for the formation of benign tumors may be:

• Environmental toxins;
• Genetics;
• Diet;
• Stress;
• Various injuries;
• Inflammation or infection.

The treatment of benign tumors

In many instances in the treatment of benign tumors is not necessary. Doctors can simply use the method of "watchful waiting" to make sure the swelling does not cause any problems. But in some cases necessary to treat benign tumors. In most cases, used for the treatment of surgical techniques. The goal of treatment is to remove the tumor without damaging surrounding tissues. Sometimes the treatment using drugs and radiotherapy.

Common types

• Adenomas are benign tumors that begin to develop in epithelial tissue glands. Epithelial tissue - a thin layer of tissue that covers organs, glands and other structures. One of the most common types of adenoma - a colon polyps. Adenomas can also be formed in the liver, adrenal, pituitary, or thyroid The thyroid gland - is responsible for your hormones . As a rule, an adenoma can be removed surgically. In some cases this type of tumor may be cancerous.
• Fibroids - benign tumors of the connective tissue that can form anywhere in the body. Most often fibroids Fibroid tumors (fibroids) - when necessary intervention of a doctor?   develop in the uterus. They can cause severe vaginal bleeding, problems with bladder Urinary bladder - structure and function Pain in the pelvic area. Tumors of the connective tissue often must be removed surgically.
• Hemangiomas - a cluster of cells of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs. One variety of moles, which usually appear on the head, neck and torso, refers to hemangiomas. Hemangiomas can be red or bluish color. Most of them are on their own. They can be removed for cosmetic reasons, or in cases where they interfere with normal see or hear.
• Lipomas are formed in fat cells. This is one of the most common benign tumor in adults; lipomas often appear on the neck, shoulders, back and arms. Lipoma is growing slowly; it is soft to the touch, round, and easy to move (if it is hard, irregular in shape and / or the feeling seems to be that she is firmly rooted to the spot, contact your doctor - perhaps a malignant tumor). Sometimes predisposition to the formation of lipomas is inherited, and sometimes they are the result of trauma. Treatment may be needed if the lipoma causes pain or grows unusually quickly.
• Meningioma - a tumor that develops from cells of the meninges. In nine out of ten cases of meningioma it is benign. Symptoms of meningioma may be headache Headache: Causes and Complications , Weakness, seizures, personality changes, and blurred vision. Treatment depends on the location of the meningioma and symptoms that it causes.
• Fibroids - benign tumors of muscle tissue. In some cases, fibroids become cancerous. Typically, they can be surgically removed or reduced with medication.
• Nevi, or moles - formation on the skin whose color ranges from pink to brown or black. New moles may appear about 40 years. Sometimes nevi transform into malignant tumors, so you should consult your doctor if any changes to their shape, color or size.
• Neuromas - benign tumors that grow in the nerve tissues. Typically, they are removed surgically.