Chemotherapy is often preferred for fighting cancer, but its
side effects can be considerable. A new technique may reduce these in future:
nanoparticle-encapsulated substances could kill off tumor cells selectively.
This will be easier on patients.
Hair loss, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite, loss
of eye lashes and eye brows, susceptibility to infection – the list of possible
side effects from chemotherapy is lengthy. Many cancer patients suffer from the
intense effects that accompany the treatment. High dosages of cytostatic agents
are injected subcutaneously or administered intravenously to halt the growth of
tumors and also to destroy resistant cells.