Our medical oncologists
Our cancer specialists are skilled and sub-specialised in the treatment of a range of cancers. We will help you select a suitable combination of treatments to match your goals and support you throughout your cancer journey.
Together with surgery and radiotherapy, chemotherapy is one of the 3 main ways in which cancer is treated. Often known simply as ‘chemo’, they are medicines used to destroy or stop the growth of cancer cells.
There are various ways in which chemotherapy can be given.
Purpose of chemotherapy:
Timing of chemotherapy:
Your doctor may recommend the strategic use of chemotherapy treatment to kill cancer cells or a combination of one or more other treatments, depending on how far the cancer has spread.
The goal of chemotherapy is to cure your cancer and prolong your life span. If a cure is not possible, chemotherapy may help to shrink the cancer or slow its growth. This is to allow you to live symptom-free for as long as possible.
Chemotherapy can:
An ideal treatment option will be selected based on the type of cancer, its location, stage of the cancer and other patient factors.
Chemotherapy is often maligned due to its range of possible side effects, which may affect a patient’s quality of life. Nowadays, the newer chemotherapy agents, as well as supportive medicines used, are very effective in reducing side effects for the patient.
Common side effects of chemotherapy include:
With advances in cancer treatment, newer chemotherapies are more effective and offer improved overall results with fewer side effects.
Established for more than 60 years in Singapore, Gleneagles Hospital provides trusted healthcare with the needs of our patients in mind. We understand that battling cancer is emotionally, physically and psychologically challenging for both the patient and caregiver.
Our oncologists work with surgeons, radiotherapists, specialty nurses and counsellors in a multi-disciplinary care team to provide holistic care to you.
We aim to help you navigate cancer treatment with success and regain your quality of life.
Private healthcare can be affordable. Use our Hospital Bill Estimator to determine the estimated cost of this procedure. If you have hospital insurance, find out how you can use your insurance.
Our cancer specialists are skilled and sub-specialised in the treatment of a range of cancers. We will help you select a suitable combination of treatments to match your goals and support you throughout your cancer journey.
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