Posts about treatment options for cancer
Disclaimer: This content is written by a practicing oncologist for informational purposes only. It does not replace your doctor’s advice. This does not constitute medical advice. Never change your treatment without consulting your care team. Why Do We Talk So Much About Blood Counts? When you start chemotherapy, you will hear a lot about…
Important Information: Please Read Before Proceeding A 60-year-old woman sat across from me, devastated by her breast cancer diagnosis. When I explained the need for chemotherapy, one Marathi word, “विद्रुप” (vidrup) captured her fear. It is a word that suggests the harshest kind of disfigurement, something not just disfigured, but grotesque, mutilated. That one word,…
Important Information: Please Read Before Proceeding Your Doctor’s Advice is Final: Always follow the advice of your treating doctor and healthcare team. Their medical guidance is based on your specific health condition and should be considered final. For Informational Purposes Only: This content is written by a practicing oncologist to help you understand your health. However, it…
Disclaimer: This information is intended to help you understand your treatment. Always discuss your health and treatment plan with your doctor or nurse, who can answer your specific questions. At a Glance: Quick Facts about Osimertinib About Osimertinib How You Will Receive This Drug Possible Side Effects Important Information to Discuss with Your Doctor Practical…
Disclaimer: This information is intended to help you understand your treatment. Always discuss your health and treatment plan with your doctor or nurse, who can answer your specific questions. At a Glance: Quick Facts about Trastuzumab About Trastuzumab How You Will Receive This Drug Possible Side Effects Important Information to Discuss with Your Doctor Practical…
Disclaimer: This information is intended to help you understand your treatment. Always discuss your health and treatment plan with your doctor or nurse, who can answer your specific questions. At a Glance: Quick Facts about Docetaxel About Docetaxel How You Will Receive This Drug Possible Side Effects This drug can cause a range of side…
Disclaimer: This information is intended to help you understand your treatment. Always discuss your health and treatment plan with your doctor or nurse, who can answer your specific questions. At a Glance: Quick Facts about Nab-Paclitaxel About Nab-Paclitaxel How You Will Receive This Drug Possible Side Effects This drug can cause many of the same…
Disclaimer: This information is intended to help you understand your treatment. Always discuss your health and treatment plan with your doctor or nurse, who can answer your specific questions. At a Glance: Quick Facts about Paclitaxel About Paclitaxel How You Will Receive This Drug Possible Side Effects This drug can cause many side effects. Your…
Disclaimer: This information is intended to help you understand your treatment. Always discuss your health and treatment plan with your doctor or nurse, who can answer your specific questions. At a Glance: Quick Facts about Trastuzumab Deruxtecan 1. About Trastuzumab Deruxtecan 2. How You Will Receive This Drug 3. Possible Side Effects This drug can…
