Several different modalities are utilized in the treatment and manageent of cancer. The major approaches include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, all of which are beneficial to varying degrees in different types and stages of cancer. However, these treatments also have a host of adverse effects which every cancer patient should be aware about. Nevertheless, it should not detract a person with cancer from seeking medical assistance and following the advice of the oncologist.
What is cancer chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells. It is the major tool for medical management of cancer (malignant tumors) and is not used for benign tumors. These chemicals are often highly toxic to cells, and therefore also known cytotoxic drugs. Chemotherapy is usually a systemic approach meaning that it can affect the entire body while other cancer treatments like surgery or radiation therapy are a local approach.
Diabetes mellitus is a disease with high blood glucose levels resulting from a deficiency of insulin. Drugs that are used in treatment of diabetes mellitus are called antidiabetic drugs. It is useful for reducing blood sugar levels. Insulin, its analogues and oral hypoglycemic drugs are the commonly used antidiabetic drugs.