Treatment after chemotherapy: how to restore health?

Treatment after chemotherapy for cancer is a complex, primarily, medicamentous effect on those systems and organs that have suffered from adverse side effects accompanying the use of all cytostatic, cytotoxic and alkylating antitumor drugs.

These drugs cause the death of cancer cells, damaging their individual structures, including DNA. But, unfortunately, chemical anti-cancer agents work not only on malignant cells, but also on healthy ones. The most vulnerable are labile (rapidly dividing) cells of the bone marrow, hair follicles, skin, mucous membranes, and also the hepatic parenchyma. Therefore, in order to restore the functions of the affected systems and organs, treatment after chemotherapy is mandatory.

Treatment of complications after chemotherapy

Restorative treatment after chemotherapy is necessary for damaged liver cells, which takes increased amounts of toxins and does not cope with their removal from the body. In patients after chemotherapy, nausea with bouts of vomiting, intestinal disorders (diarrhea), and urinary disorders (dysuria) occur; often there are pains in bones and muscles; Dyskinesia of the bile ducts, exacerbations of stomach ulcer and pathologies of the entire gastrointestinal tract are often diagnosed.

Anti-cancer drugs cause myelosuppression, that is, they inhibit the hematopoietic function of the bone marrow, which causes blood pathologies such as anemia, leukopenia and thrombocytopenia. A chemical attack on the cells of the tissues of the lymphoid system and mucous membranes leads to stomatitis (inflammation of the oral mucosa) and inflammation of the bladder (cyst). In 86% of patients, chemotherapy leads to hair loss, which has the form of anagen diffuse alopecia.

Since most antitumor agents are immunosuppressants, mitotic division of cells that provide immune defense of the organism is almost completely suppressed, and the intensity of phagocytosis is weakened. Therefore, treatment of complications after chemotherapy should also take into account the need to improve immunity - for the resistance of the body to various infections.

What drugs for treatment after chemotherapy should be taken in this or that case, can only determine and appoint a doctor - depending on the type of the main oncological pathology, the drug used, the nature of side effects and the degree of their manifestation.

So, having an immunomodulating property, the preparation Polyoxidonium after chemotherapy is used to detoxify the body, increase the protective forces (producing antibodies) and normalize the phagocytic function of the blood.

Polyoxidonium (Azoximer bromide) is used after chemotherapy of oncological pathologies, contributing to a decrease in the toxic effect of cytostatics on the kidneys and liver. The preparation has the form of lyophilized mass in vials or ampoules (for the preparation of solution for injection) and the form of suppositories. Polyoxidonium after chemotherapy is administered intramuscularly or intravenously (12 mg every other day), the full course of treatment - 10 injections. The drug is well tolerated, but with intramuscular injections at the injection site, pain is often felt.

What to take after chemotherapy?

Almost all antitumor drugs in almost all patients cause nausea and vomiting - the first sign of their toxicity. To cope with these symptoms, you need to take anti-emetic medications after the chemotherapy: Dexamethasone, Tropisetron, Cerucal, etc.

Dexamethasone is successfully used after chemotherapy as an antiemetic. This drug (in tablets of 0.5 mg) is a hormone of the adrenal cortex and is the strongest anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory agent. The mode of dosing is determined for each patient individually. At the beginning of treatment, as well as in severe cases, this drug is taken at 10-15 mg per day, as the state of health improves, the dose is reduced to 4.5 mg per day.

Drug Tropisetron (Tropindol, Navoban) suppresses the gag reflex. It takes 5 mg - in the morning, 60 minutes before the first meal (with water), the duration of the action is almost 24 hours. Tropisetron can cause abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, headache and dizziness, allergic reactions, weakness, fainting and even cardiac arrest.

Antiemetic means Cerucal (Metoclopramide, Gastrosil, Perinorm) blocks the passage of impulses to the vomiting center. Produced in the form of tablets (10 mg) and solution for injection (in ampoules of 2 ml). After chemotherapy, Cerucal is administered intramuscularly or intravenously for 24 hours at a dose of 0.25-0.5 mg per kilogram of body weight per hour. Tablets take 3-4 times a day for 1 piece (30 minutes before meals). After intravenous administration, the drug begins to act after 3 minutes, after intramuscular injection - after 10-15 minutes, and after taking the pill - after 25-35 minutes. Cerucal gives side effects in the form of headache, dizziness, weakness, dry mouth, itchy skin and rashes, tachycardia, changes in blood pressure.

Also used tablets from nausea after chemotherapy Torekan. They relieve nausea due to the ability of the active substance of the drug (thiethylperazine) to block histamine H1 receptors. It is prescribed a drug of one tablet (6.5 mg) 2-3 times a day. Its possible side effects are similar to the previous drug plus a disruption in the liver and a decrease in reaction and attention. With severe liver and kidney failure, Torekan's appointment requires circumspection.

Treatment of the liver after chemotherapy

Metabolites of anti-cancer drugs are excreted in the urine and bile, that is, the kidneys and the liver are forced to work in conditions of "chemical attack" with increased strain. Treatment of the liver after chemotherapy - the restoration of damaged parenchyma cells and a decrease in the risk of fibrosis proliferation - is performed with the help of liver protective drugs-hepatoprotectors.

More often oncologists prescribe to their patients such hepatoprotectors after chemotherapy as Essentiale (Essliver), Gepabene (Karsil, Levasil, etc.), Heptral. Essentiale contains phospholipids, which provide normal histogenesis of the hepatic tissue; it is prescribed for 1-2 capsules three times a day (taken with meals).

The drug Gepabene (based on medicinal plants of smokies and milk thistle) is prescribed one capsule three times a day (also during meals).

The drug Heptral after chemotherapy also contributes to the normalization of metabolic processes in the liver and stimulates the regeneration of hepatocytes. Heptral after chemotherapy in the form of tablets should be taken orally (in the morning, between meals) - 2-4 tablets (from 0.8 to 1.6 g) during the day. Heptral in the form of lyophilized powder is used for intramuscular or intravenous injections (4-8 g per day).

Treatment of stomatitis after chemotherapy

Treatment of stomatitis after chemotherapy is to eliminate foci of inflammation on the mucous membrane of the mouth (in the tongue, gums and inner surface of the cheeks). To this end, it is recommended to rinse the mouth regularly (4-5 times a day) with a 0.1% solution of Chlorhexidine, Eludril, Korsodil or Hexoral. You can apply Geksoral in the form of an aerosol, spraying it on the oral mucosa 2-3 times a day - for 2-3 seconds.

All are also effective in stomatitis traditional mouthwashes with sage, calendula, oak bark or camomile chamomile (tablespoon per 200 ml of water); rinsing with a solution with alcohol tinctures of calendula, St. John's wort or propolis (30 drops per half a cup of water).

When ulcerative stomatitis is recommended to use Metrogil Dent gel, which is lubricated by the affected areas of the mucosa. It should be borne in mind that ulcerative and aphthous stomatitis require not only antiseptic therapy, and here doctors can prescribe appropriate antibiotics after chemotherapy.

Treatment of leukopenia after chemotherapy

The chemical effect on cancer cells has a negative effect on the blood composition. Treatment of leukopenia after chemotherapy is aimed at increasing the content of white blood cells - leukocytes and their variety of neutrophils (which make up almost half the leukocyte mass). To this end, granulocyte growth (colony-stimulating) factors that enhance bone marrow activity are used in oncology.

These include the preparation Filgrastim (and its generics - Leicostim, Lenograstim, Granocyte, Granogen, Neupogen, etc.) - in the form of a solution for injection. Filgrastim is administered intravenously or under the skin once a day; the dose is calculated individually - 5 mg per kilogram of body weight; The standard course of therapy lasts three weeks. When the drug is administered, there may be side effects such as myalgia (muscle pains), a temporary decrease in blood pressure, an increase in the content of uric acid, and a violation of urination. During treatment, Filgrastim needs constant control of the size of the spleen, the composition of urine and the number of leukocytes and platelets in the peripheral blood. Patients with severe impairment of kidney or liver function should not use this medication.

Restorative treatment after chemotherapy involves the use of

Leukogen, increasing leukopoiesis. This low-toxic gemostimulating agent (in tablets of 0.02 g) is well tolerated and is not used only for lymphogranulomatosis and oncological diseases of the hematopoiesis. It is taken one tablet 3-4 times a day (before meals).

It should be remembered that the key risk factor for leukopenia that occurs after chemotherapy is the increased vulnerability of the organism to various infections. In this case, according to most experts, antibiotics after chemotherapy in the fight against infections, of course, are used, but their use can significantly worsen the patient's condition by the appearance of fungal stomatitis and other undesirable side effects inherent in many antibacterial drugs.

Treatment of anemia after chemotherapy

As already noted, chemotherapeutic antitumor agents change the sprouts of red bone marrow, which leads to the inhibition of the process of erythrocyte production - hypochromic anemia (appears as weakness, dizziness and increased fatigue). Treatment of anemia after chemotherapy is to restore the blood-forming functions of the bone marrow.

To do this, doctors prescribe drugs for treatment after chemotherapy, stimulating the division of bone marrow cells and, thereby, accelerating the synthesis of red blood cells. These drugs include Erythropoietin (synonyms - Procrit, Epoetin, Epogen, Erythrostim, Recormon) - a synthetic glycoprotein kidney hormone that activates the formation of red blood cells. The drug is administered subcutaneously; the doctor determines the dosage individually - on the basis of a blood test; the initial dose is 20 IU per kilogram of body weight (injections are done three times during the week). In case of insufficient efficiency, the doctor can increase the single dose to 40 IU. This drug is not used if patients have severe form of arterial hypertension. The list of side effects of this drug includes flu-like symptoms, allergic reactions (itchy skin, urticaria) and increased blood pressure up to the hypertensive crisis.

Since the production of the erythropoietin hormone increases glucocorticoid hormones, prednisolone is used to stimulate hemopoiesis after chemotherapy: from 4 to 6 tablets in a day - in three divided doses. And the maximum dose is taken in the morning (after eating).

Related to biogenic stimulants Ceruloplasmin (human serum glycoprotein, containing copper) is also used in the treatment of anemia after chemotherapy and to restore immunity. The drug (solution in ampoules or vials) is administered intravenously once - for 2-4 mg per kilogram of body weight (every day or every other day). Ceruloplasmin is not used for hypersensitivity to drugs of protein origin. Possible side effects are expressed by the flush of blood to the face, nausea, chills, rashes on the skin and fever.

In addition, anemia after chemotherapy is treated with iron preparations - gluconate or iron lactate, as well as with the Totem drug. The liquid preparation of the Totem besides iron contains copper and manganese, which are involved in the synthesis of hemoglobin. The contents of the ampoule should be dissolved in 180-200 ml of water and taken on an empty stomach, during or after a meal. The minimum daily dose is 1 ampoule, the maximum is 4 ampoules. The drug is not prescribed for exacerbation of peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum. Possible side effects include itching, skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation.

In especially severe cases of anemia, blood transfusion or erythrocyte mass can be prescribed. All specialists in the field of clinical oncology consider the complete nutrition after chemotherapy as an indispensable condition for the successful fight against blood pathologies.

Treatment of thrombocytopenia after chemotherapy

Timely treatment of thrombocytopenia after chemotherapy is extremely important, since a low platelet count reduces the ability of the blood to clot, and a decrease in coagulation is fraught with bleeding.

In the treatment of thrombocytopenia is widely used drug Erythrophosphatide, which is derived from human blood red blood cells. This tool not only increases the number of platelets, but also increases the viscosity of the blood, helping to prevent bleeding. Erythrophosphatide is injected into the muscle - 150 mg once every 4-5 days; treatment consists of 15 injections. But with increased coagulability of the blood, this drug is contraindicated.

Dexamethasone after chemotherapy is used not only to suppress nausea and vomiting (as discussed above), but also to increase platelet levels in the treatment of thrombocytopenia after chemotherapy. In addition to Dexamethasone, doctors prescribe such glucocorticosteroids as Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone or Triamcinolone (30-60 mg per day).

The drug Etamsilat (generics - Dicynon, Aglumin, Altodor, Cyclonamine, Dicynen, Impedil) stimulates the formation of the III factor of blood coagulation and normalizes the adhesion of platelets. It is recommended to take one tablet (0.25 mg) three times during the day; the minimum duration of admission is a week.

It stimulates the synthesis of platelets and the drug Revolide (Eltrombopag), which is taken in an individually matched dosage, for example, 50 mg once a day. As a rule, the amount of platelets increases after 7-10 days of treatment. However, this drug has side effects such as dry mouth, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, urinary tract infections, hair loss, back pain.

Treatment of diarrhea after chemotherapy

Drug treatment of diarrhea after chemotherapy is performed with the help of Loperamide (synonyms - Lopeium, Imodium, Enterobene). It is taken internally at 4 mg (2 capsules of 2 mg) and 2 mg after each case of a loose stool. The maximum daily dose is 16 mg. Loperamide can cause side effects of headache and dizziness, sleep disturbances, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting, and abdominal pain.

The drug Diosorb (synonyms - Smectite dioctahedral, Smecta, Neosmectin, Diosmectitum) strengthens the mucous surfaces of the intestine in diarrhea of any etiology. The drug in powder should be taken, previously diluted in 100 ml of water. The daily dose is three packets in three divided doses. It should be borne in mind that Diosorb affects the absorption of other drugs taken orally, so you can take this medication only 90 minutes after taking any other remedy.

Antidiarrhoeal drug Neointestopan (Attapulgite) adsorbs pathogenic pathogens and toxins in the intestines, normalizes the intestinal flora and reduces the number of defecations. The drug is recommended to take first 4 tablets, and then 2 tablets after each bowel movement (maximum daily dose - 12 tablets).

If diarrhea lasts more than two days and threatens to dehydrate the body, Octreotide (Sandostatin), which is released in the form of a solution for injections and administered subcutaneously (0.1-0.15 mg three times daily) should be prescribed. The drug gives side effects: anorexia, nausea, vomiting, spastic pain in the abdomen and a sensation of swelling.

Antibiotics after chemotherapy are prescribed by a doctor in the case when diarrhea is accompanied by a significant increase in body temperature (+ 38.5 ° C and above).

In order to normalize the work of the intestine in the treatment of diarrhea after chemotherapy

Different biopreparations are used. For example, Bifikol or Bactisubtil - one capsule three times a day. In addition, experts advise to eat in small fractions, in small portions and consume large amounts of liquid.

Treatment of cystitis after chemotherapy

After the introduction of anti-cancer drugs, cystitis can be treated after chemotherapy, since the kidneys and bladder are actively involved in removing the biotransformation products of these preparations from the body.

Excess uric acid, which is formed during the death of cancer cells (due to the breakdown of their protein constituents), causes damage to the glomerular apparatus and renal parenchyma, disrupting the normal functioning of the entire urinary system. With the so-called drug uric acid nephropathy, the bladder also suffers: with inflammation of the mucous membrane, urination becomes rapid, painful, often difficult, with an admixture of blood; the temperature may rise.

Treatment of cystitis after chemotherapy is carried out by diuretics, antispasmodics, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Diuretics Furosemide (synonyms - Lasix, Diusemide, Duzol, Frusemide, Uritol, etc.) in tablets of 0.4 g take one tablet once a day (in the morning), the dose can be increased to 2-4 tablets per day (take every 6-8 hours). The remedy is very effective, but among its side effects nausea, diarrhea, redness and skin, itching, lowering of blood pressure, muscle weakness, thirst, decrease in potassium content in the blood are noted.

In order not to suffer from side effects, you can brew and take infusions and broths of diuretic herbs: bearberry ears (bear ears), corn stigmas, sporrows, weedweeds, etc.

Antiseptic drug Urobesal is good for cystitis, it is usually taken 3-4 times a day for one tablet until the symptoms disappear. For the removal of spasms of the bladder, spasmox is prescribed (tablets of 5, 15 and 30 mg): 10 mg three times a day or 15 mg twice a day (take whole, before meals, drinking glasses of water). After taking it, dry mouth, nausea, indigestion, constipation, and abdominal pain are possible.

For treatment of cystitis after chemotherapy (in severe cases), the doctor may prescribe antibiotics of the class of cephalosporins or fluoroquinolones. And with minor manifestations, you can dispense with a cowberry leaf: a tablespoon of dry leaf is brewed 200-250 ml of boiling water, an hour and a half is infused and taken half a cup three times a day (before meals).

Treatment of polyneuropathy after chemotherapy

Treatment of polyneuropathy after chemotherapy has to be done by almost all cancer patients, since antitumor drugs have high neurotoxicity.

Violations of the peripheral nervous system (changes in the sensitivity of the skin, numbness and cold in the hands and feet, muscle weakness, pain in the joints and throughout the body, seizures, etc.) are treated. What to take after chemotherapy in this case?

Doctors recommend pain medication after chemotherapy. What kind? Pain in joints and in the whole body, as rules, is removed with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Very often doctors prescribe paracetamol after chemotherapy. Paracetamol not only relieves pain, but is a good antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drug. A single dose of the drug (for adults) is 0.35-0.5 g 3-4 times a day; the maximum single dose is 1.5 g, and the daily dose is up to 4 g. The drug should be taken after meals, well washed down with water.

To remove the pain syndrome, as well as to activate the recovery of nerve fibers in polyneuropathy, the preparation Berlition (synonyms - Alpha-lipoic acid, Espa-lipon, Tiogamma) in tablets of 0.3 mg and capsules of 0.3 and 0.6 mg is prescribed. The active substance of the preparation alpha-lipoic acid improves the blood supply of the peripheral nervous system and promotes the synthesis of the glutathione tripeptide, a natural antioxidant substance. The daily dose is 0.6-1.2 mg, it is taken once a day (half an hour before breakfast). Possible side effects: skin rash and itching, nausea, vomiting, stool disorders, hypoglycemia symptoms (headache, excessive sweating). With diabetes, they appoint Berlion with caution.

Treatment of polyneuropathy after chemotherapy - in cases of a decrease in nerve conduction and muscle pains - includes a complex of vitamins of group B Milgamma (vitamins B1, B6, B12). It can be administered intramuscularly (2 ml three times a week), and you can take inwards - one tablet three times a day (for 30 days). The list of side effects of this vitamin preparation indicates allergic reactions, increased sweating, cardiac arrhythmia, dizziness, nausea. The drug is contraindicated in all forms of heart failure.

Treatment of veins after chemotherapy

Treatment of veins after chemotherapy is caused by the fact that during intravenous administration of antitumor drugs there is inflammation - toxic phlebitis, characteristic signs of which are reddening of the skin at the puncture site, very tangible pain and burning sensation along the vein.

Also in the vein, located in the elbow fold and shoulder, may develop phlebosclerosis - thickening of the vessel walls due to the proliferation of fibrous tissue with a narrowing of the lumen and even a complete blockage of the thrombus. As a result, the venous blood flow is disrupted. Treatment of such complications after chemotherapy involves applying a bandage with an elastic bandage and ensuring rest.

For topical use, such drugs are recommended for treatment after chemotherapy, such as ointment Gepatrombin, ointment or gel Indovazin, ointment of Troxevasin, etc. All these remedies should be applied (not rubbing) on skin areas over the vein 2-3 times a day.

In addition, the complex treatment of veins after chemotherapy includes the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and anticoagulant drugs. For example, the drug-thrombolytic Gumbix is prescribed: inside by a tablet (100 mg) 2-3 times a day, after a meal.

Vitamins after chemotherapy

Vitamins after chemotherapy are widely used in oncology practice, as they provide invaluable help to the body - in the process of restoring all damaged tissues and normal functioning of all organs.

Treatment of complications after chemotherapy with vitamins is carried out in conjunction with symptomatic treatment. When anemia (for the production of red blood cells and the synthesis of hemoglobin), as well as to accelerate the regeneration of mucous membranes, it is recommended to take vitamins of group B-B2, B6, B9 and B12; To cope with thrombocytopenia, carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C and folic acid (vitamin B9) are needed.

For example, the drug Neurobeks, in addition to the vitamins of group B, contains vitamins C and PP. It is taken 1 tablet twice a day, after meals. Vitamin B15 (Calcium Pangamate tablets) promotes better lipid metabolism and oxygen uptake by cells; it is recommended to take 1-2 tablets three times a day.

And taking Calcium folinate (vitamin-like substance) makes up for the lack of folic acid and helps to restore normal synthesis of nucleic acids in the body.

BADs after chemotherapy

To improve your well-being, you can take some dietary supplements after chemotherapy, which contains vitamins, microelements and biologically active substances of medicinal plants. Thus, the supplement Nutrimaks + contains angelica (anesthetizes, increases the level of hemoglobin), gammamelis (virgin nut - removes inflammation, strengthens the walls of blood vessels), diuretic herb bearberry, B vitamins, vitamin D3, biotin (vitamin H), nicotinic acid (vitamin PP ), iron gluconate, calcium phosphate and magnesium carbonate.

And in the biologically active additive Antiox contains: grape squeeze extract, medicinal plant ginkgo biloba, beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, selenium-enriched yeast and zinc oxide.

It is useful for patients to know that no biologically active additive is considered a drug. If liver damage was recommended after taking chemotherapy, for example, Coopers or Liver 48, then keep in mind that they contain the same plant components - milk thistle, immortelle sand, nettle, nettle, plantain and fennel. A dietary supplement Flor-Essence consists of such plants as burdock root, thistle, meadow clover, sorrel, brown algae, etc.

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Treatment with alternative agents after chemotherapy

A wide range of ways to get rid of the side effects of anti-cancer drugs offers treatment with alternative drugs after chemotherapy.

For example, to increase the level of leukocytes in leukopenia, it is recommended to use oats after chemotherapy. The whole grains of this cereal contain vitamins A, E and B vitamins; essential amino acids valine, methionine, isoleucine, leucine and tyrosine; macroelements (magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, calcium); microelements (iron, zinc, manganese, copper, molybdenum). But especially in oats of silicon, and this chemical element provides strength and elasticity of all connective tissues, mucous membranes and walls of blood vessels.

Polyphenols and flavonoids of oats help the process of lipid metabolism and facilitate the work of the liver, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. Milk decoction of oats after chemotherapy is considered useful for violations of the liver. To prepare it for 250 ml of milk, take a tablespoon of whole grains and cook on a quiet fire for 15 minutes, another 15 minutes the broth should be infused. Take it as follows: on the first day - half a glass, in the second - a glass (in two stages), in the third - one and a half glasses (three times) and so - up to one liter (the number of oats each time, respectively, increases). After that, the reception of the decoction is also gradually reduced to the initial dosage.

The usual (on water) decoction of oats after chemotherapy improves blood composition. 200 grams of whole grains should be poured into a liter of cold water and cooked on a quiet fire for 25 minutes. After that, the broth should be filtered and drunk half a cup three times a day (you can add natural honey).

Rich in thiamine (vitamin B1), choline, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, manganese, selenium and fiber, the flax seed after chemotherapy can help remove the metabolites of anticancer drugs and the toxins of the cancer cells that they killed.

Infusion is prepared based on 4 tablespoons of seed per liter of water: pour seeds into a thermos, pour boiling water and insist for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight). In the morning, infuse the strainer and add about a glass of boiling water. Flax seed after chemotherapy in the form of such infusion is recommended to drink every day on a liter (regardless of meals). The course of treatment is 15 days.

Flax seed after chemotherapy is contraindicated to use in the presence of problems with the gallbladder (cholecystitis), pancreas (pancreatitis) and intestines (colitis). Strictly contraindicated - with stones in the gallbladder or bladder.

By the way, linseed oil - a day a tablespoon - helps strengthen the body's defenses.

Treatment with alternative agents after chemotherapy involves the use of a biogenic stimulant such as a mummy.

Thanks to the content of humic and fulvic amino acids, the mummy after chemotherapy contributes to the regeneration of damaged tissues, including the liver parenchyma, and activates the process of hematopoiesis, increasing the level of erythrocytes and leukocytes (but reducing the thrombocyte content).

Mumiye - It is recommended to take the extract of mummy dry (in tablets of 0.2 g) by dissolving the tablet in a tablespoon of boiled water: in the morning - before breakfast, in the afternoon - two hours before meals, in the evening - three hours after eating. The course of treatment for the mummy after chemotherapy is 10 days. Through the week it can be repeated.

Herbal treatment after chemotherapy

Treatment with herbs after chemotherapy seems more than justified, because even all known hepatoprotector drugs have a plant basis (as discussed in the corresponding section).

Phyto-therapeutists compiled herbal remedy 5 after chemotherapy. One option includes only two medicinal plants - St. John's wort and yarrow, which have a positive effect on intestinal disorders and diarrhea. Dry herbs mixed in a 1: 1 ratio and a tablespoon of this smect, filled with 200 ml of boiling water, is infused under the lid for half an hour. Infusion is recommended to drink in a warm form, twice a day for 100 ml.

Herbal collection 5 after chemotherapy has a second option, consisting of yarrow, St. John's wort, peppermint, sporis, string, sweet clover; nettle leaves and psyllium; birch buds; roots of tin, dandelion, badana and elecampane, as well as flowers of chamomile, calendula and tansy. According to connoisseurs of medicinal plants, this collection is almost universal and can significantly improve the condition of patients after chemotherapy.

In herbal collection after chemotherapy, improves blood levels and increases the level of hemoglobin, includes nettle, dioecious, odoriferous white, peppermint, St. John's wort, clover meadow and couch grass (in equal proportions). Water infusion is prepared in the usual way: a tablespoon of a mixture of herbs is brewed with a glass of steep boiling water, 20 minutes insisted in a sealed container, and then filtered. Take two tablespoons three times a day (40 minutes before meals).

Ivan-tea (kaprej narrow-leaved) has in its composition so many useful substances that has long deserved the glory of a natural healer. Treatment with herbs after chemotherapy without the antioxidant capabilities of kipreya will be inadequate, because its broth can not only strengthen the immune system, but also improve the blood-forming function of the bone marrow, regulate metabolism, and remove inflammation of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract. It is a good detoxifying agent, as well as a bile and diuretic. The infusion of kipreja is prepared as the herbal collection described above, but it must be taken twice a day (25 minutes before breakfast and before dinner) in half a cup. The course of treatment is a month.

In addition to herbs, in the recovery treatment after chemotherapy, many doctors recommend the use of liquid alcohol extract of adaptogenic plants such as eleutherococcus, rhodiola rosea and lefthia saffronaceae. These fortifying agents are taken twice a day before meals, for 50 ml of water 25-30 drops.

Hair restoration after chemotherapy

Among the ways to fight for hair restoration after chemotherapy in the first place are plant remedies. It is advised to rinse your head with broths of nettle, burdock root, hop cones after washing: with 500 ml of boiling water take 2-3 tablespoons of herbs, brew, infuse for 2 hours, strain and use as a conditioner. It is recommended to leave broths on the head without wiping it dry, and even rub it lightly into the skin. This procedure can be done every other day.

By the way, shampoo after chemotherapy should be chosen from those that contain extracts of these plants.

Unexpected, but, nevertheless, the effective treatment of complications after chemotherapy associated with hair is performed by activating the cells of the hair follicles with the help of bitter red pepper. With this task, pepper copes with its burning alkaloid capsaicin. Its distracting and anesthetic properties, used in ointments and gels from joint and muscle pain, is based on the activation of local blood circulation. The same principle works on hair follicles, which are better fed by the flow of blood. To do this, it is necessary to apply to the scalp of the head a gruel made from rinse bread soaked in water with the addition of a crushed pod of pepper. Hold while you can tolerate, then rinse thoroughly. Pepper can be replaced with grated onions: the effect will be similar, but the procedure is more gentle. After that, it is useful to lubricate the scalp with burdock oil and hold it for 2-3 hours.

Hair restoration after chemotherapy can be done with masks. For example, perfectly strengthens the hair mask of the following composition: mix honey and aloe juice (on a tablespoon), finely grated garlic (teaspoon) and raw egg yolk. This mixture is applied to the skin of the scalp, from above is covered with a cotton cloth or a towel, and then with polyethylene film - for 25 minutes. Then you need to wash your head properly.

It is useful to rub a mixture of olive oil and sea buckthorn oil (on a tablespoon) with essential oils of rosemary cedar (4-5 drops each). It is recommended to keep the oil, wrapped in the head, for 20-30 minutes.

The condition of patients who underwent chemical treatment of cancer in clinical medicine is defined as a drug disease or iatrogenic (drug) poisoning of the body. Restoration of normal blood composition, liver cells, gastrointestinal functions, epidermis, mucous membranes and hair will help timely begun adequate treatment after chemotherapy.