[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/how-cancer-types-influence-your-chemotherapy-schedule\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/how-cancer-types-influence-your-chemotherapy-schedule\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/how-cancer-types-influence-your-chemotherapy-schedule\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/how-cancer-types-influence-your-chemotherapy-schedule\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/how-cancer-types-influence-your-chemotherapy-schedule\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IV-Drip.jpg"}],"headline":"How Cancer Type Can Influence Your Chemotherapy Schedule","dateModified":"2021-11-11T13:13:19+00:00","datePublished":"2019-04-01T05:45:41+00:00","description":"The type of cancer you have impacts your chemotherapy schedule and the side effects you might experience. Get a closer look at what this could mean for you on the RCCA website.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 1, 2019\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nChemotherapy is an effective treatment option for many different types of cancer. However, it\u2019s not one-size-fits-all. There are actually more than 100 different kinds of chemotherapy medications available. In order to determine the best drug and treatment schedule for each patient, one of the first things oncologists at RCCA look at is what type and stage of cancer the patient has.\nUnderstanding Your Chemotherapy Schedule\nBecause chemotherapy drugs are so powerful and can cause potentially severe side effects, they\u2019re typically administered over a set period of time with breaks in-between. The breaks give your body a chance to heal and recover from the side effects, so that it can be strong and healthy for the next round. This schedule can vary greatly from one patient to the next and is often determined in part by the drugs being given and the type of cancer, where it is located and what stage it is, in addition to the patient\u2019s overall health.\nThis is why every patient has a different experience with chemo. Some patients might receive it for six months, while others may receive it for a year or beyond. Some might be given one drug, while others are given a cocktail of different drugs. In addition, some chemo drugs come in pill form, and others must be administered intravenously. Plus, depending on the specific drug(s) used, there may be different side effects.\nChemotherapy for Different Types of Cancer\nSome chemo drugs are more effective for certain types of cancer than others. That\u2019s because each one works differently within the body. For example, doctors may recommend a chemotherapy drug called Adriamycin, which is typically given through injection, to a patient with breast cancer. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, low blood cell counts and mucositis, among others.\nOn the other hand, doctors may recommend a drug called Cisplatin to treat a patient with non-small cell lung cancer. While it\u2019s also given intravenously and can cause low blood counts, nausea and vomiting, this drug is known to cause hearing loss, kidney toxicity and taste changes, as well.\nAt RCCA, your chemotherapy schedule is carefully selected and planned out to give you the best outcomes. Whether you have breast cancer, lung cancer or another type of cancer, you can rest assured your treatment protocol has been designed with your needs in mind. If you have any questions about chemotherapy treatment, contact Regional Cancer Care Associates today.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call (844) 301-4158. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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