[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/infusion-therapy-not-just-for-chemotherapy\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/infusion-therapy-not-just-for-chemotherapy\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/infusion-therapy-not-just-for-chemotherapy\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/infusion-therapy-not-just-for-chemotherapy\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/infusion-therapy-not-just-for-chemotherapy\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/RCCA-infusion-therapy.jpg"}],"headline":"Infusion Therapy: Not Just for Chemotherapy","dateModified":"2022-01-04T17:17:02+00:00","datePublished":"2021-04-21T11:05:06+00:00","description":"Infusion therapy is synonymous with cancer treatment, but it\u2019s used for far more than that. Learn more from Regional Cancer Care Associates.","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 21, 2021\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nIf you know someone who has undergone chemotherapy or have gone through it yourself, you\u2019re likely already familiar with infusion therapy. This treatment modality entails administering medications through a patient\u2019s veins, and in cases of cancer, the chosen drugs are designed to eliminate cancer cells.\nBut did you know infusion therapy is also used to treat diseases other than cancer? Though synonymous with chemotherapy, infusion therapy has proven to be effective \u2013 and life-changing \u2013 for patients with complex medical conditions like ulcerative colitis, Crohn\u2019s disease, and many others. Here, Regional Cancer Care Associates, which cares for patients in Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey, explores the full scope of infusion therapy treatment possibilities.\n \nInfusion Therapy in Cancer Treatment\nFirst, it helps to understand how infusion therapy is used during chemotherapy. Chemotherapy delivers powerful anticancer drugs to the body and is administered in one of two ways \u2013 by mouth or intravenously. When the latter route is chosen, infusion therapy is used to deliver chemo medications directly to the patient\u2019s bloodstream, where they target and destroy cancer cells. Infusion therapy may also be used to help keep patients hydrated during treatment.\nOther Uses of Infusion Therapy\nBeyond cancer, patients undergo infusion therapy for one of many reasons. For example, intravenous nutrition or antiemetic (anti-vomiting) therapy may be required for patients who experience side effects that render them unable to eat or drink without vomiting. For other patients, certain medications cannot be taken orally because stomach acids will destroy them before they can attack the disease. Even further, some conditions require that medications such as chemotherapy be injected directly into the patient\u2019s bloodstream, so that the agents can start working more quickly.\nInfusion therapy is used to treat a multitude of serious or chronic conditions, such as:\nCongenital diseasesCertain forms of arthritisImmune deficiency disordersGastrointestinal tract diseasesPain caused by cancer and other conditionsDehydration due to nausea, diarrhea, or vomitingSerious conditions like Crohn\u2019s disease, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, congestive heart failure, and more\nWhile the premise of all infusion therapies is to deliver medications to patients who cannot or should not take oral medications, you might hear them called by different names based on the condition or disease they\u2019re designed to treat. These include:\nBlood component stimulating factor, antihemophilic factors, or anticoagulation therapyEnteral or total parenteral nutritionAntiviral or antibiotic therapyPain management therapyHydration therapyInotropic therapyChemotherapyAntiemetics\nYour doctor can provide more information on infusion therapy and help determine if it\u2019s the right choice for you.\nBeyond Chemotherapy (and the Hospital)\nAside from being linked to chemotherapy, infusion therapy is often thought of as a treatment you can only receive in the hospital. While this was once true, infusion therapy has evolved into a much more convenient treatment option. For one, a vast number of dedicated infusion therapy centers are open across the country, eliminating the need for a hospital visit in many cases. What\u2019s more, the treatment can be administered by highly trained and specialized nurses in a patient\u2019s own home, making infusion therapy readily accessible to homebound patients.\nWhether patients are fighting cancer or another chronic condition, infusion therapy is a life-changing treatment modality \u2013 especially for our patients in Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey. To learn more about infusion therapy as part of our treatments for cancer, contact us 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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