Chemotherapy
Normal cells reproduce at a slower rate than cancerous cells. Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with anti-cancer medicines. These medications may be taken orally, injected directly into the vein, or administered as a gel. These medications target and eliminate malignant cells. The purpose of chemotherapy is to eliminate or inhibit the multiplication of malignant cells. Additionally, chemotherapy is used to alleviate pain and alleviate symptoms. The chemotherapy dosage is determined by the patient’s stage, duration of treatment, and general health. Chemotherapy may be administered either before or after surgery.
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy: Chemotherapy administered prior to a surgical procedure is known as neoadjuvant chemotherapy. This reduces the size of the tumor, making it easier to remove during surgery.
Adjuvant chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is also used after surgery and radiation therapy to eliminate any remaining malignant cells that could not be removed during the primary treatment.
Although chemotherapy is an effective treatment for stomach cancer, it is not without adverse effects:
Hair fall
sore gums
Blood emboli occur.
