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Treatment of Infections in Cancer Patients

Treatment of Infections in Cancer Patients in Ahmedabad | Neutropenic Specialist

Amidst the complexity of cancer, infections pose heightened risks due to compromised immune systems. At Ahmedabad’s Tathaagat Infection Diseases Clinic, we understand this challenge and offer personalized infection management. Our mission is to fortify cancer patients against diverse infections.

With specialized expertise in neutropenia treatment, our adept team navigates these challenges, ensuring infections remain secondary concerns. Situated in Ahmedabad, India, our focus is holistic care that targets cancer patients’ unique vulnerability to infections.

Choose our specialized proficiency to bolster defenses during cancer treatment. To begin, secure a consultation at 9664630466. Prioritize your health amidst cancer’s challenges – your journey to recovery is our commitment.

About Infections in Cancer Patients

Cancer patients are at increased risk of infections as compared to normal people. Why?

There are many factors like:

  1. Immunity of patients suffering from blood cancers and organ cancers is overall low.
  2. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy given as a part of treatment further decrease the immunity and make the patient susceptible to many bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.

Which infections can affect cancer patients?

Apart from the usual community-acquired infections, rare organisms like Nocardia; fungi like Aspergillus, mucor, cryptococcus etc; viruses like cytomegalovirus can infect these patients.

Are these infections treatable?

Yes, if the infections are diagnosed on time and treatment started early, these infections can be cured. Expert advice is very important.

Yes, if the infections are diagnosed on time and treatment started early, these infections can be cured. Expert advice is very important.

What are the important facts while dealing with infections in cancer patients?

  1. Patients with serious bacterial infections and sepsis need emergent treatment with proper antibiotics, which can save their life.
  2. In patients with rare fungal/bacterial/viral infections, every possible attempt should be made to diagnose the exact infectious organism (bug) at the earliest with the help of scopy (bronchoscopy in case of lung infection), biopsy, and cultures. Empirical treatment may lead to failure.
  3. Continuation/temporary discontinuation of chemotherapy depends on the type of infection and this decision needs the expert advice of the oncologist and the infectious diseases consultant.
  4. Some serious infections may need a very long duration of treatment, especially when chemotherapy is going on.

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    Conditions are as follows:

    • Chest infection during chemotherapy
    • Chemo and urinary tract infections
    • Neutropenic fever
    • Neutropenic sepsis
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