Chemotherapy, as a commonly used cancer treatment, plays an important role in inhibiting tumor growth and killing cancer cells. However, not all cancer patients are candidates for chemotherapyToday, we're going to take a look at which patients should avoid chemotherapy and the medical reasons behind it.
Patients with advanced cancer
For patients with advanced cancer, chemotherapy is often difficult to achieve significant results. This is because advanced cancer is often accompanied by:Extensive transfers, which means that the cancer cells have spread to multiple parts of the body. In this case,It is difficult for chemotherapy drugs to completely remove all cancer cells, but probably becauseThe toxicity of the drug increases the burden on the patient's body and even shortens his life.
Patients who are physically weak
While chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, they can also cause damage to normal cells, leading to the development of the diseaseNausea, vomiting, fatigue, leukopeniaand other adverse reactions. For patients who are weak and immunocompromised, these adverse effects can be more serious and even life-threatening. Therefore, doctors usually decide whether chemotherapy is suitable for the patient based on the patient's physical condition.
Patients who are not sensitive to chemotherapy drugs
Different cancer types and individual differences can lead to pairs of cancer cellsChemotherapy drugs vary in sensitivitySome patients may not be sensitive to chemotherapy drugs at all, and even if they receive chemotherapy, they will not be able to achieve the desired results. In this case, continuing chemotherapy is not only a waste of medical resources, but may also cause unnecessary suffering and *** to the patient
Patients who are older or have serious medical conditions
Older ageor have other serious medical conditions (egHeart disease, liver and kidney insufficiencyetc.), whose body is less able to tolerate chemotherapy. These patients are more likely to experience adverse drug reactions and complications when receiving chemotherapy, so doctors usually consider chemotherapy with caution.
In conclusion, chemotherapy is not a panacea for all cancer patients**. When choosing whether to undergo chemotherapy, doctors need to conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on the patient's specific situation and weigh the pros and cons. At the same time, patients should also fully understand their own conditions and plans, maintain communication with doctors, and jointly formulate the most suitable plan for themselves