Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a leading cancer treatment and is often given as an intravenous (IV) infusion. At Oasis Infusions in Katy, Texas, Natty Pitera, APRN, CRNA, and the infusion experts provide chemotherapy in their serene infusion room under close medical supervision. The outpatient infusion center allows you to get the essential treatment without the high cost. Call today or use the online booking button to learn more about chemotherapy at Oasis Infusions.

What is chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is a medical treatment for cancer. It’s a type of chemical drug that targets and destroys cells that grow quickly, like cancer cells. 

Chemotherapy is a systemic drug that travels through the body to kill cancer cells that have spread to other parts — metastasized. By comparison, surgery and radiation therapy for cancer are localized treatments that only target one area of the body. 

Your oncologist may recommend chemotherapy before surgery or radiation therapy to shrink the tumor. Or, they may have you undergo chemotherapy following these local treatments to kill any remaining cancer cells. 

The goal of chemotherapy is to either cure the cancer, control cancer growth, or relieve pain. 

Why is chemotherapy given as an infusion?

You can get chemotherapy in oral form or as a topical cream. However, intravenous (IV) infusion is the most common chemotherapy delivery method. The medication goes into your body through an IV line placed in a vein. It’s a fast and effective way to get the treatment.

You must go to a hospital or an infusion center for IV chemotherapy. Oasis Infusions is an outpatient infusion center that provides IV chemotherapy in a comfortable and professional setting without the high cost of a hospital infusion.

What can I expect during chemotherapy treatment?

You can expect warm and supportive care during chemotherapy treatment at Oasis Infusions. Before starting your treatment, you meet with the infusion specialists for a consultation. They review your medical history and medication prescription and talk to you about the IV treatment.

After initiating your chemotherapy, your provider closely monitors you, making sure you remain comfortable. Your chemotherapy treatment may take a few minutes or a few hours, based on your oncologist’s orders. 

Your oncologist also determines the frequency of your infusions based on the goal of treatment. You may need daily, weekly, or monthly infusions.

Chemotherapy is usually given in cycles where you get treatments for a set period and then take time off and restart. Cycling your chemotherapy gives your body a chance to rebuild healthy cells, regaining its strength.

Oasis Infusions provides compassionate and professional care. Call today or use the online booking button to schedule your chemotherapy consultation.