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Day Care and Domiciliary Chemotherapy in Mukundapur

Day Care and Domiciliary Chemotherapy

Day Care Chemotherapy in Mukundapur

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment in which the body is given medications or substances that are sufficiently harmful to destroy cancer cells. These medications are administered for three to four hours through saline. The majority of daycare centres only need four hours or less, whereas hospitals demand overnight stays. Compared to going to the hospital, the patient can return home after this four-hour regimen feeling lighter. 

Chemotherapy daycare provides comprehensive care and makes sure that, unlike in a hospital, the patient is not continually reminded that they are a patient and are at ease. The patient can stay for a maximum of four hours at this individualised daycare centre. They can arrive between 10 and 11 a.m. and leave by lunch. Whereas Chemotherapy in a domiciliary setting is administered at home, the therapy is given by a medical expert, such as a nurse or doctor, in the comfort of the patient's home.

Patients receiving Chemotherapy are treated in a calm, pleasant setting with television-connected loungers. By creating this environment at our centre in Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, we aim to foster their optimism and alleviate the stress and worry that comes with cancer and its treatment.
 

FAQ's

Daycare Chemotherapy allows patients to receive their treatment and return home on the same day. At the Daycare Chemotherapy Centre in Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, specialists administer Chemotherapy in a setting designed to provide comfort and reduce anxiety. The centre also offers advanced cancer treatments, such as Hormone Therapy and Immunotherapy, ensuring patients have access to comprehensive and state-of-the-art care.
 

The staff will ask you to check into the daycare centre on the day of Chemotherapy administration.

  • A few blood tests must be completed before each Chemotherapy treatment, and the results must be shared with your doctor or coordinator the day before.

  • Once you are situated comfortably, your vital signs (height, weight, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation) will be measured, and a pre-chemotherapy examination will be completed.

  • Before the procedure, you will be explained what to expect and asked to sign an informed consent form.

  • A nurse with training in Oncology will administer an IV access, after which pre-medications (drugs other than Chemotherapy that prevent nausea, vomiting, or allergic reactions) will be given.

  • Chemotherapy medicines will be given according to the procedure after being compounded in the biosafety cabinet by a qualified chemist.

  • Support in Nutrition and Physiotherapy will be provided based on the needs of the patient.

  • Patients get food and drinks while receiving Chemotherapy.

  • Following the completion of your Chemotherapy, you will get a thorough discharge report along with further recommendations to follow at home.

  • You need to take note of your doctor's or dietician's dietary recommendations and make sure you're getting enough water.

  • Eating clean, home-cooked meals is advised.

  • Chemotherapy side effects, including diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, and nausea, may occur. 

If necessary, you are encouraged to get in touch with the team or stop by the hospital.
 

Domiciliary Chemotherapy provides the ease and comfort of having treatment at home, minimising the need for travel and hospital stays. Patients who have trouble travelling or who would rather get therapy in familiar circumstances may find it very helpful.
 

While many Chemotherapy treatments may be safely given in-home or daycare settings, certain complicated or intense regimens would need to be closely monitored in a medical facility. The best place for treatment will be decided by your healthcare practitioner depending on a number of variables, including the kind of cancer, its stage, and the particular Chemotherapy medications being administered.
 

Daycare Chemotherapy is usually safe and well-managed. However, certain Chemotherapy medications include risks, such as the possibility of side effects or problems. Patients should pay close attention to the directions given by their healthcare team and report any symptoms or concerns as soon as possible.
 

Coordination between the patient's family members or carers and the medical staff is necessary for Domiciliary Chemotherapy. To ensure the safe and efficient administration of their treatments, patients need to have appropriate home surroundings and support systems in place. Furthermore, patients can have certain rules to follow when it comes to safety precautions, medicine disposal, and storage.
 

Patients can talk to their medical professionals about their treatment choices, and they can work with them to choose the best place to administer chemotherapy depending on their unique requirements and circumstances. Healthcare establishments or community-based organisations can arrange for referrals to specialised day care centres or domiciliary care services.
 

Daycare and Domiciliary Chemotherapy are administered under the guidance of qualified medical experts who adhere to strict instructions for the delivery of medications, monitoring, and handling of any adverse events. To track the effectiveness of therapy and resolve any issues, follow-up consultations and evaluations are scheduled regularly.

Counselling, dietary advice, pain management, and symptom control are just a few of the support options available to patients receiving Domiciliary Chemotherapy or Daycare. In addition, social workers and patient navigators can help with practical issues including financial resources, transportation, and emotional support.
 

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