Posted in: Leukaemia (Blood cancer) Treatment by Dr. Tarang Krishna Posted Date: 02 Apr, 2019
In the past years, a number of scientific and technological advancements have been made in treating leukemia cancer increasing the survival rate of the patients. However, cancer survival brings its own challenges. Recovering from leukemia blood cancer and adjusting to life after treatment is different for each person. Recovery depends on the type of leukemia, the type of treatment and many other factors. The end of cancer treatment may bring mixed emotions. Even though treatment has ended, there are many issues to deal with such as coping with the long-term side effects. In some cases of leukemia, your cancer doctor can talk to you about palliative care. This aims to improve the quality of life by eliminating signs of cancer.
The initial diagnosis is one of the most challenging events. The cancer patient may experience a variety of emotions in quick succession. Feelings such as anger, guilt, fear, anxiety, and sadness are all common reactions.
Here are some tips listed by the best blood cancer hospitals in India:
- Keep a check on all appointments. The leukemia blood cancer patients need follow-up even after the completion of the treatment.
- People with leukemia are prone to infections. Follow the doctor’s advice and discuss how you feel.
- Eat healthy and energy-rich foods. The cancer doctors recommend having four or five smaller meals than three bigger ones.
- Quit smoking and drinking.
- Get proper rest and exercise. Make sure you consult a doctor before joining an exercise program.
- Go for regular cancer screenings.
- See your primary care doctor to keep up with other healthcare needs.
- Don’t hesitate to find additional assistance.
- The cancer patients cope in different ways with adjusting to life after cancer treatment. There is no correct or incorrect way to get back to ‘normal’. It’s not easy to be in an unfamiliar environment, to have to take medications in any age or to undergo procedures which
- Seek medical advice if you feel sad or depressed and your mood does not improve over time. For example, if you feel sad or depressed every day for a two-week period, seek help.
The cancer patients cope in different ways with adjusting to life after cancer treatment. There is no correct or incorrect way to get back to ‘normal’. It’s not easy to be in an unfamiliar environment, to have to take medications in any age or to undergo procedures which may be uncomfortable. You may have to cope with fear and other feelings related to changes in the appearance such as hair loss or weight gain. Hence, maintaining a supportive yet positive attitude may help the patient to adjust to and accept these changes.
For more information and support, get in touch with cancer experts at Cancer Healer Center.
About The Author
Dr. Tarang Krishna
Dr. Tarang Krishna, Director at Cancer Healer Center, is the perfect epitome of perseverance and dedication.
He has an impressive educational background to his credit. He completed his under-graduation in Medicine and Surgery from Pune, India and did his MD (Hom) from Agra University, India.Thesis on MD was on "Treatment of cancer" where he presented cases of almost 100 patients and the response of the medicines in the treatment of cancer. He then completed his Ph.d in Oncology from the United Kingdom and his thesis on the ‘Efficacy of Medicines in the Treatment of Cancer’ is greatly commemorated and honored.
He befittingly represents alternate medicine and has contributed significantly towards the development and research of immunotherapy.
Through his nationwide chain of “Cancer Healer Center” clinics he strives to offer superior cancer treatment, using immunotherapy.
