Cancer Treatment Guide

What are the common approaches to cancer treatment? 

Cancer treatment involves a comprehensive approach.

It includes tumor removal, shrinking tumor growth, preventing tumor spread, and preventing future recurrence.

• Surgery – It is an invasive method that physically removes cancer cells /tumors.
• Chemotherapy – It is the systemic circulation of toxic drugs into the blood.

The agents kill the cancer cells circulating in the body.

• Radiation therapy- It is the use of high-energy particles on the tumor.

It kills the cancer cells and shrinks the tumor.

The types of medicines for cancer treatment- 

• Chemotherapy drugs-

These are the toxic agents, targeting the rapidly dividing cancer cells.

The chemo drugs are given orally as well as intravenously.

The commonly used chemotherapy drugs-

• Carboplatin Injection – Carbokast 150mg
• Doxorubicin injection – Dorucin-10mg
• Paclitaxel injection – Paclikast 260mg
• Capecitabine tablets – Capekast

• Hormone therapy drugs – 

These are the hormonal analogues.

They are effective against hormone–sensitive tumors.

These block the synthesis of hormones or block the receptors for hormonal function.

These are widely used in breast cancer/prostate cancer treatments.

The commonly used hormone therapy drugs for breast cancer –

• Letrozole – Letrakast
• Anastrozole – Anzakast

Drugs for prostate cancer-

• Enzalutamide –Indenza
• Bicalutamide- Bicazer 50mg
• Abiraterone- Abirakast 500 mg

1. Targeted therapy drugs – 

These are drug formulations having targeted action.

They directly act on the cancer cells.

These have fewer side effects.

These do not harm healthy cells.

The common medicines include-

• Olaparib-Olabir 150mg
• Palbociclib- Palbocib-125 mg

• Immunotherapy – 

These work by enhancing the body’s immune system.

They increase the immune activity to destroy the cancer cells.

Examples include –

• Monoclonal antibodies
• Immune checkpoint inhibitor
• Cytokine inhibitors

Which are the 5 deadliest cancers?

1. Lung cancer 

It is the most prevalent cancer leading to cancer deaths globally.

It is often diagnosed at advanced stages.

2.5 million Cases are diagnosed every year.

2. Colorectal cancer –

It is the next leading cause of cancer deaths.

The benign polyps turn into cancer after 10 -15 years.

3. Liver Cancer- 

It is an aggressive form of cancer.

It is directly linked to Hepatitis B and C viral infections /alcohol use.

4. Stomach cancer – 

Stomach cancer accounts for 700,000 to 800,000 deaths annually.

It accounts for 5 % of all new cancer diagnoses.

5. Breast cancer –

It is the most common female cancer.

It accounts for 25% of cancers in women.

1 in 8 women is at risk of developing cancer in her lifetime.

What are the side effects of cancer drugs?

Chemotherapy side effects – 

• Weakness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Hair loss
• Mouth ulcers
• Neuropathy
• Cognitive side effects

Targeted therapy side effects – 

• Severe skin reaction
• Diarrhea
• Elevated liver enzymes

Hormone therapy side effects – 

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Bone thinning

Which is the oncology medicine manufacturer in India?

Manufacturing world-standard drugs, Aprazer Healthcare is a global oncology brand.

We are the largest generic drug manufacturer and a certified pharmaceutical exporter from India.

We supply an extensive range of oncology orals and oncology injectables to leading countries.

Meeting the global oncology medicine demand, we are trusted across governments worldwide.