Chemotherapy Nursing Care

Our nurses have experience in providing a wide range of chemotherapy care services, which includes:

Chemotherapy Nursing Care

Our nurses have experience in providing a wide range of chemotherapy care services, which includes:

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All you must know about the nursing care of patients receiving chemotherapy

 

What is chemotherapy?

 

The cells of the body constantly divide and grow as a part of the body processes. When an individual is affected by cancer, cell reproduction becomes abnormal and uncontrolled. The uncontrolled reproduction of cells results in more cell creation within the same space. This later inhabits the place of the user cells in the region. The drugs used in the process of chemotherapy are very effective against stopping the cancer cells from growing and reproducing. Chemotherapy uses a single drug injection or a combination of multiple drugs. The chemotherapy treatment can be done either by injecting the drug in the blood, or they can be applied specifically to the cancer-prone regions within the body.

The drugs used in chemotherapy can help in the following ways:

 

  1. Cy-totoxic drugs prevent cell division (mitosis impairment).
  2. The drugs target the food source of the affected cells that reside in the form of hormones and enzymes which serve as their growth factors.
  3. Targets the apoptosis which is commonly the suicide cells of cancer.
  4. The drugs interfere with the growth of the new blood vessels that supply a tumor and make it starve.

Chemotherapy’s effectiveness in stopping the oxygen flow and the blood flow to the tumor is under controversy in the present day. Stopping the blood flow is a better alternative than making the cells starve. This can cause effective recovery and simultaneously aid the treatment by reducing the chances of metastasis. Scientists say that the effective treatment of cancer cells can be done by resisting the blood flow towards them and targeting the protein supply too.

The cells affected with cancer usually grow at a faster rate. The chemotherapy drugs are effective in killing the cells at the same rate as they grow. As the drugs circulate the whole body, there can be a significant effect caused to the other healthy cells too. Damaging the healthy cells in the human body through chemotherapy drugs impose several side effects on the body that shows visible signs. The normal cells that are damaged through the chemotherapy drugs are mainly the cells in the bone marrow that aids blood formation, hair follicles, and cells present in the reproductive system, digestive tract, and mouth. Some of the drugs cause damage to the kidneys, heart, lungs, bladder, and the central nervous system. Patients can also take alternative medicines along with the chemotherapy sessions to protect the healthy cells from the side effects. The chemotherapy levels are usually high for the treatment of cancer while trying to minimize the side effects. The doctors also avoid increased drug consumption at the same time that can cause the same side effects. The common side effects caused by chemotherapy are as follows:

 

  1. Infections.
  2. Hair Loss.
  3. Fatigue.
  4. Changes in the appetite.
  5. Easy bleeding and bruising.
  6. Constipation.
  7. Anemia.
  8. Diarrhea.
  9. Vomiting.
  10. Nausea.
  11. Mood swings.
  12. Fertility issues.
  13. Change in weight.
  14. Libido and sexual dysfunction.
  15. Throat, mouth, and tongue pain and soar while swallowing.
  16. Change of nail color and dry.
  17. Muscle issues like pain, tingling, and numbing.
  18. Affects the level of concentration and loses focus.
  19. Kidney issues are affecting the urine and bladder.

Chemotherapy drugs are often used to provide the cancer-prone patients with an ease from the symptoms caused by cancer. This type of application is termed as palliation or palliative chemotherapy. At an advanced stage of cancer where the cancer cells have spread rapidly beyond control to other parts from their point of origin, the medical professionals aim to bring an upgrade to the quality of the lifestyle and help the patient feel better and comfortable. These chemotherapy drugs are often effective in shrinking tumors and relieving the pain and pressure caused by it on the body.

Home treatments are always the best and suitable for people who are undergoing chemotherapy sessions. They can be more relaxed among their loved ones. This is the time when one must trust Care24 to their best and be rest assured that the treatments are under the safe hands of the professionals.

 

The cost of chemotherapy with Care24 is the minimum which keeps an individual relaxed and stress-free. There are a lot of side-effects of chemotherapy, but Health Grow Care24 strives to the fullest reach to sustain the life of the patients in the quickest possible time by executing effective treatment. The possible effects of cancer are well-known, and the team of professionals at Care24 proves them with their high-quality skills and expertise.

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Frequently Asked questions

  • When recovering from an illness or surgery, you look forward to returning to your own home and recuperating in an environment where you are comfortable, relaxed and safe. This is made possible with our in-home nursing services.
  • Care needs of those who are advanced in age and are unable to take care of themselves can be an overwhelming task for the rest of the family members. This often leads to the thought that a nursing home/care home is the only practical option left.
  • Complex care needs might make one want to consider moving to a nursing home to recover under the watch of trained professionals. Our in-home nursing services can help you recover in the comfort of your own home.
    Our in-home nursing services will help smoothen-out the transition from Hospital to Home
  • Recovery in familiar surroundings, surrounded by family, is proven to be quicker
  • Our nurses take care of your complex needs while helping you maintain your independence, lifestyle and daily routine.
  • Home care nursing helps those advanced in age too; for them home is where all their memories are, where their children and grand-children live. It is the place they feel needed and loved.
    With our home care nursing services, you can provide the best care for your loved one in the family home, without making any extra demands of your family members.

Care24’s trained nurses provide high quality home care nursing services for hospital like care at home. Whether you are looking for simple support in doing everyday tasks when recovering or need complex care that can be daunting for family members to undertake. Our nurses are highly trained medical professionals capable of providing hospital-like care in the comfort of your own home.

Our nurses are experienced in providing a complete range of nursing care specializations:

  • Taking medicines on time, monitoring blood pressure and other vitals, and fixing a diet plan
  • Oral and personal hygiene, feeding and bathroom assistance, or assistance with mobility
  • Caring and dressing wounds, handling IV infusions and other medical equipment, emptying catheter bags, colostomy bags and bed pans
  • Our nurses (females) or brothers (males) are highly qualified, experienced, and capable of providing hospital like nursing care in the comfort of your own home. All our Nurses go through a rigorous background check, a written exam and trained in all medical procedures that are listed below to ensure you get expert & professional in-home nursing services.
  • Our Nurses are medically qualified with BSc, GNM, or ANM degrees, and many years of experience with leading hospitals. Since each case is unique and may require specific skills, we also ensure that we identify and deploy which nurse will be best for your need.
  • Our nurses and brothers are discreet, and sensitive to the emotional and physical needs of the patient and other family members. Our Nurses are familiar with following a physician’s instructions when caring for a patient and empathic to offer encouragement and support to those who require our nursing care services.

You can fill a request form on our website or download our app and simply click a button to request a Nurse.

Provide us with medical details of the patient who needs nursing care, the tasks the nurse needs to do, the duration for which you need our in-home nursing services and your preferences of gender or language if any.

Our team will connect with you to confirm your requirement and send a nurse to take care of the patient. All our nurses are uniformed and carry identification to help you know that you are indeed letting a trained professional from Care24 into your home.