Heal In Antalya Oncology

Oncology

Diagnosis and treatment of cancer, which progresses insidiously and does not manifest itself at a curable stage except for check-ups and routine controls, is the field of medical oncology. As Heal In Antalya, we are with you in the diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment stages of cancer.

Medical oncology uses methods such as new generation smart drugs and molecules, chemotherapies, hormone therapy, immunotherapy and biological treatments for the treatment of cancer. The branch of medical oncology, which works with many different medical fields, shrinks the tumor before surgical procedures with chemotherapy used in cancer treatment, and tries to control it. Other treatment modalities accompanying chemotherapy is radiotherapy. Radiotherapy can be applied before or after treatment.

Why is Chemotherapy Applied?
Chemotherapy is applied in order to completely destroy the tumor according to its type and size, and to prevent its spread and growth.

How Long Is Chemotherapy Applied?
Chemotherapy is a treatment that varies in duration and frequency depending on the person's health status, side effects, the type and size of the tumor. The frequency and duration of treatment is usually 3-4 weeks, 1-2 times a week. Regular administration of chemotherapy is very important in order to treat it. Once chemotherapy treatment is started, treatment should not be stopped prematurely. The specialist doctor decides the treatment process and flow.

Where is Chemotherapy Applied?
Chemotherapy should be applied in chemotherapy clinics, especially by trained specialists. Chemotherapy to be performed at home or in another hospital without the knowledge and consent of the doctor may endanger the health of the patient and even cause death.

What is Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy is a treatment method that enables the body to fight cancer by using biological support instead of chemical drugs in cancer treatment. These drugs, which support the immune system, prevent the growth and spread of cancer. However, in some cases, beneficial cells are damaged instead of cancerous cells in immunotherapy, and this causes side effects such as pain, fever, swelling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, infection, organ inflammation, and allergic reaction.