Cancer Care At Home
When you or a loved one is initially diagnosed with cancer it can cause great trepidation and the first reaction can often be foreboding. It’s natural for a diagnosis to affect you and your loved ones emotionally and you will be supported by a fabulous team of professionals throughout your diagnosis and treatment. A lot can depend on the type of cancer, where it is located and how early it has been diagnosed, all of which will affect the treatment plan and the need for care and support.
What is cancer?
Cancer is a condition where cells mutate in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs. Cancer sometimes begins in one part of the body before spreading to other areas. This process is known as metastasis.
Treatment for cancer
Your treatment depends on where your cancer is, how big it is, whether it has spread, and your general health. There are different types of treatment you might have. Understanding your treatment and the side effects can help you to cope and it’s good to discuss the treatment available with your oncologist and the possible side effects. Cancer treatment has progressed and improved significantly over recent years.
What are the 5 Pillars of Cancer Treatment?
- Surgery: The first pillar of cancer treatment is surgery.
- Radiation: Radiation therapy, or radiotherapy, has been an effective cancer treatment since the late 19th century
- Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy has become a cornerstone of cancer treatment and has been used in various forms.
- Targeted Therapy: This innovative approach involves the use of drugs specifically designed to block or inhibit mutated proteins or pathways
- Immunotherapy: It involves the use of substances or treatments to activate and strengthen the immune system
Care and support at home whilst you receive the Cancer treatment you need
Live in care are here to support you with your care needs, 24hrs a day, to allow you to undergo treatment and recover with your loved ones by your side and comforted knowing that you are well supported and cared for to enable you to remain at home. Our experienced care professionals will support you emotionally and physically, we can assist with medical appointments, and we’ll manage all the household tasks to alleviate that additional worry too.
We work closely with district nurses, MacMillan nurses, Marie Cure Cancer care and local hospices to provide you with holistic care and support in the comfort of your own home with your loved ones by your side.
If for any reason treatment isn’t available or suitable or the treatments offered are unsuccessful, our live-in carers will provide skilled and comforting palliative care to allow you to remain at home if this is your preference.