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Day Care Centre

Patients with cancer may have to leave their homes to receive the finest cancer care in a hospital setup. This can add to the stress that patients and caregiversundergoes at a difficult time, both emotionally and financially. Through our daycare centre, Mumbai Oncocare Centre hopes to ease the burden on cancer patients and their loved ones. Up until the idea of “Chemotherapy Daycare” was developed, chemotherapies were conventionally exclusively provided in hospital settings due to the difficulties in administration and overall care. Cancer patients benefit in numerous ways from chemotherapy daycare. It delivers convenience to patients while also saving time and money. Mumbai Oncocare Centre is proud to have been the forerunner in the establishment of a chain of chemotherapy daycare facilities across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh for the ease and efficiency of the treatment process.

Daycare services include:

Therapies

  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Targeted therapy

Supportive Care

  • I/V fluid administration
  • Blood Transfusion& more.

Cancer treated with therapy

  • Primary cancer- Cancer that has not spread to other parts of your body is referred to as primary cancer.
  • Metastasized Cancer-  Cancer that has metastasized means it has spread to other parts of your body
  • A number of variables, such as the location and stage of cancer, might affect how well a patient responds to chemotherapy.

Benefits of cancer daycare

  • The daycare center offers a patient friendly environment where the patient and caregivers can walk in, get treated and be discharged the same day.
  • No disruption to the patient’s regular routine, aiding faster recovery.
  • No overnight or long stay at hospital, patients with compromised immunity are at lesser risk of hospital acquired infections.
  • Services like daycare to cancer patients save a lot of time and are incredibly cost- effective for them.
  • Quick admission and discharge process for valuing time utilization of caregivers.
  • There is a dedicated insurance desk which offers services including cashless benefits and reimbursement of expenses across multiple beneficiary types.
  • The daycare centre is capable of handling any emergency swiftly thanks to the Emergency Room (ER) which is equipped with essential drugs and equipment, if required patients can be shifted to a partner hospital.

Downside of chemotherapy

  • Different short-term and long-term adverse effects might result from chemotherapy.
  • It can be exhausting to frequently visit the hospital for treatment, check-ups, and testing on various days.
  • Chemotherapy has distinct effects on each individual and may not be as effective for some.

Chemotherapy treatment against cancer

Chemotherapy medications can be administered in a variety of methods, such as:

  • Infusions of chemotherapy. Most frequently, chemotherapy is administered through a vein infusion (intravenously). A tube with a needle can be inserted into a vein in the arm or the chest to provide the drug.
  • Tablets or pills for chemotherapy. There are pills and capsules available for some chemotherapy drugs.
  • Chemotherapy injections. Chemotherapy medications can be administered intravenously, much like a shot.
  • Creams for chemotherapy. Some forms of skin cancer can be treated using creams or gels that contain chemotherapy medications. chemotherapy drugs to treat a specific body part. Drugs used in chemotherapy can be administered directly to a body part.
  • Chemotherapy medications, for instance, might be administered directly into the belly (intraperitoneal chemotherapy), chest cavity (intrapleural chemotherapy), or central nervous system (intrathecal chemotherapy).
  • Direct administration of chemotherapy to cancer. Chemotherapy can be administered either directly to the malignancy or to the surgical site where the tumor was removed.

Side effects of chemotherapy therapy

The negative effects you experience from chemotherapy will depend on the prescription medication or drug combination.

Various drugs cause side effects in different ways.

  • Hair Loss
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Excessive Bleeding
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Constipation and diarrhea
  • Breathing Issues
  • Mouth Sore
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Weak immune system

Cancer medications are administered in chemotherapy therapy

More than 100 different medicines are used in chemotherapy for cancer. Despite the fact that all chemotherapy medications cause cell death, they target certain cell types at various points in the cell cycle. Combining medications that harm the cancer cell in several ways can improve the efficacy of the treatment.
  • Alkylating agents
  • Antimetabolites
  • Anti-tumor antibiotics
  • Topoisomerase inhibitors
  • Mitotic inhibitors
  • Plant alkaloids

Precautions while taking the chemotherapy

  • After therapy, stay away from bodily fluid contact.
  • Avoid going over your limits.
  • Keep an infection at bay.
  • If possible, use a separate toilet or sit down when using the toilet to lessen the danger of liquids splashing.
  • Instead of hand washing, use a washing machine, warm water, and laundry detergent to clean your clothes, fabrics, and beds.
  • Separately from other objects, wash any material that has been exposed to bodily fluids.
  • Hands should be washed with warm water and soap, then dried with paper towels.

Post chemotherapy care

Getting care is crucial once cancer therapy is over. Your medical team can assist you in managing long-term side effects and keeping an eye out for emerging ones. The term for this is follow-up care. Regular physical exams, diagnostic procedures, or a combination of both may be part of your follow-up care.

Do’s & Don’ts during treatments

Do’s

  • Keep yourself hydrated
  • Maintain proper hygiene
  • Apply sunscreen while going out

Don’ts

  • Avoid large meals
  • Avoid those who are contagious or have any infections.
  • Avoid eating raw or undercooked food.

FAQ’s

What is a Cancer Daycare Center?

The Daycare Center is a full-service cancer clinic with a daycare facility for receiving chemotherapy. It is intended to take care of patients who have been advised to undergo quick cancer therapies and do not need to spend the night in the hospital.

Patients can save money and time by using daycare services. They go about their regular business as usual. Charges for admission and overnight lodging can be avoided.

The presence of an experienced cancer specialist, intensive care specialist throughout the treatment is one of the benefits of a specialized cancer daycare center. All employees, including nurses, technicians, pharmacists, and others, have received training in cancer care. Because of this, it is quite beneficial for patients to discuss their issues and get all concerns answered swiftly.

Given that the admission and discharge processes are short, patients do not need to wait in a big line. Keeping medications and documents prepared in accordance with the patient’s treatment plan might speed up the procedure even more if the patient is healthy and has flawless vitals. Our registration, admission, and discharge procedures run smoothly.

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Specialized Doctors at ICTC

Dr Salil Patkar

MBBS. MD. DM (Medical Oncology) Director. Consultant Oncologist Apollo Hospital. Certified in Immuno-Oncology and Precision Oncology-Harvard Medical School.

Oncologist & Hematologist

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Dr Amit Ghanekar

MD, DNB (Oncology) ESMO Certified Cancer Specialist HEMAT – Oncologist BMT Physician
Cancer & Blood Specialist
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Dr Rohit Pai

MD Medicine (AIIMS) DM Medical Oncology (AIIMS) MRCP (UK), DNB, ECMO

Medico Oncologist & Hemato Oncologist

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885 885 5200

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info@ictconco.org

Indian Cancer Treatment Centre, unit of Sky Oncology LLP  is a leading institution established with the aim to provide the best cancer treatment, to all types of cancer patients, in accordance with the latest and ever-changing advances in the field of oncology and provide the best cancer care

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