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15 August 2026

Chemotherapy Explained: What Really Happens

کیموتھراپی کی وضاحت: اصل میں کیا ہوتا ہے؟

Chemotherapy sounds frightening, but understanding it makes the journey easier. It’s a treatment that uses medicines to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.

  1. How it’s given
    Through a drip, injection, or tablets — depending on the cancer type.

  2. What to expect

Fatigue

Nausea

Hair thinning

Changes in appetite

Not everyone gets all side effects, and many are manageable.

  1. Why it works
    Cancer cells grow fast — chemotherapy targets fast‑growing cells.

  2. Support during treatment
    Stay hydrated, eat small meals, rest often, and talk to your doctor about side‑effect control.

اردو ترجمہ

کیموتھراپی کا نام سنتے ہی لوگ گھبرا جاتے ہیں، لیکن سمجھنے سے سفر آسان ہو جاتا ہے۔

  1. کیسے دی جاتی ہے؟
    ڈرِپ، انجیکشن یا گولیوں کی صورت میں۔

  2. کیا توقع رکھیں؟
    تھکاوٹ، متلی، بالوں کا کم ہونا، بھوک میں تبدیلی۔

  3. یہ کیسے کام کرتی ہے؟
    کینسر کے خلیے تیزی سے بڑھتے ہیں — کیموتھراپی انہی کو نشانہ بناتی ہے۔

  4. سپورٹ
    پانی زیادہ پئیں، چھوٹے کھانے کھائیں، آرام کریں۔

Medical Disclaimer: This article is for educational and awareness purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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قریبی اسکریننگ سینٹر تلاش کریں

Lahore

لاہور

  • Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital
  • INMOL Hospital
  • Services Hospital
  • Jinnah Hospital

Islamabad

اسلام آباد

  • NORI (Nuclear Oncology & Radiotherapy Institute)
  • PIMS
  • Shifa International Hospital

Rawalpindi

راولپنڈی

  • Holy Family Hospital
  • Benazir Bhutto Hospital
  • DHQ Rawalpindi

Karachi

کراچی

  • Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)
  • Liaquat National Hospital (LNH)
  • KIRAN (Karachi Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine)
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