Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is referred to as a class of chemotherapy given before cancer surgery to reduce tumor size, making it easier to remove and improving the chance of successful surgery. At ILS Hospitals, we employ this treatment modality against various types of cancers such as colon, breast, lung, and bladder cancer. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy not only improves surgical outcomes but also facilitates less invasive surgical techniques, which can lead to faster recovery and a shorter hospital stay.
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy has several benefits. It eliminates undetected microscopic cancer cells that may have spread to other parts of the body, thus reducing the risk of recurrence. In addition, this therapy may provide detailed insight into how tumor cells respond to the selective chemotherapy and allow oncologists or surgeons to modify the treatment approach as needed.
Our oncologists, surgeons, and radiologists work in a multidisciplinary manner and develop patient-centered neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimens based on the patient’s age and history and the type, stage, and genetic arrangement of the cancer cells. The medical team closely monitors our patients during neoadjuvant chemotherapy and provides the best supportive care to manage side effects. This approach not only maximises the effectiveness of surgery but also provides positive outcomes for patients with locally advanced cancers by improving their long-term survival rate and quality of life.
Our Services :
- Personalized Treatment Plans: We customize neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimens based on cancer diagnosis, type, and stage.
- Pre-surgical Tumor Shrinking: We administer chemotherapy before surgery to reduce the size of tumors, making them easier to remove.
- Comprehensive Monitoring: We monitor patients regularly throughout treatment, including assessments via imaging (CT, MRI, PET scans) and blood tests to track the tumor response.
- Multidisciplinary Care: Our oncologists, surgeons, and radiologists collaborate with other specialists to ensure the most effective treatment approach.
- Side Effect Management: Our team manages and alleviates chemotherapy side effects, including nausea, fatigue, and hair loss, to improve patient comfort during treatment.
- Post-treatment Support: We offer care and counselling, including emotional support, to help patients manage recovery after chemotherapy and surgery.
