cancer care by Dr bharat Patodiya

Hair loss during cancer treatment is one of the most feared side effects , often more distressing than the treatment itself. Many patients ask: “Will I lose all my hair?” “Will it come back?” “Can I prevent it?” This guide answers these questions practically and honestly , based on real patient experiences. 🔎 TL;DR (Quick Summary) Hair loss during cancer treatment is temporary in ~95% patients It usually starts around day 20  and peaks by 3 months It happens because chemotherapy damages hair...

Immunotherapy is one of the biggest advancements in cancer treatment today. One of the most commonly used drugs is Pembrolizumab  (Keytruda). But a very important question patients ask is:👉 “Is this treatment safe for me, and how do I take it correctly?” Immunotherapy is powerful, but only when used in the right patient, at the right time, with the right monitoring. TL;DR Pembrolizumab  works by activating your immune system to fight cancer by removing the “brakes” that cancer uses to hide....

One of the most common fears patients have is: “What if chemotherapy does not work for me?” This is a valid concern. Cancer treatment is not just about starting chemotherapy — it is about choosing the right chemotherapy for your specific cancer biology . Not every drug works equally for every patient. Today, advanced testing methods can help predict which treatments are more likely to work — even before starting therapy. TL;DR If you are worried that chemotherapy may not work, there is a...