What is it ?

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardised chemotherapy regimen. Chemotherapy is a powerful treatment that involves taking medications to damage cancerous cells. The goal is to prevent these cells from dividing and multiplying. At MNIOncology, your treatment is guided by an experienced oncologist in Pretoria/ Centurion/Midrand.

Why is it given ?

Chemotherapy may be given with a curative intent, or it may aim to prolong life or to reduce symptoms. Our role as a trusted chemotherapy provider in Pretoria, Centurion, and Midrand is to ensure patients receive safe and effective treatments in a supportive environment.

Duration of treatment ?

A course of chemotherapy usually takes between 3 to 6 months, although it can be more or less than that. The treatment will include one or more chemotherapy drugs.

How long does one receive the chemotherapy for ?

The length of time for chemotherapy regimens can range from 5 minutes to 8 or more hours. It all depends on the chemotherapy. Throughout the chemotherapy, your nurse will come in and check your vitals and make sure you aren't reacting to the medications.

How is it given ?

Chemotherapy is most often given as an infusion into a vein (intravenously). The drugs can be given by inserting a tube with a needle into a vein in your arm or into a device in a vein in your chest (a chemo PORT). Some chemotherapy drugs can be taken in pill or capsule form.

Common side effects ?

Here's a list of many of the common side effects, but it's unlikely you'll have all of these.

At MNIOncology, we combine the expertise of a dedicated oncologist in Pretoria, Centurion, and Midrand, a skilled radiation oncologist in Pretoria, Centurion, and Midrand, and a trusted chemotherapy provider in Pretoria, Centurion, and Midrand. This integrated approach means patients receive seamless cancer care, from diagnosis through to treatment and follow-up.