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By Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos
04.11.24
Clinical oncologist

Immunotherapy: What to expect and how to manage side effects

Immunotherapy is a groundbreaking form of treatment that works by enhancing your body’s natural immune system to fight diseases, particularly cancer. If you’re considering immunotherapy, understanding how it works and what to expect can help you make an informed decision. Leading medical oncologist Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos explains all you need to know.

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By Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos
02.10.24
Medical oncologist

Understanding chemotherapy: what to expect and how to manage side effects

Chemotherapy works by targeting cancer cells with aggressive chemical drugs called cytotoxins. The cytotoxins work by preventing the division and multiplication of cancer cells. Ideally, the cytotoxins will only kill the cancer cells, but because they are so potent, they inevitably cause damage to healthy and helpful cells of the body. This will cause unintentional side effects that can take its toll on the body and mind, and it is good to be prepared for what may happen.

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By Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos
19.10.23
Medical oncologist

An expert insight into targeted therapies for lung cancer

Targeted therapies, which are drugs designed to find and attack certain cancer cells, may be recommended instead or in combination with other cancer treatments for some types of lung cancer. Here, renowned consultant medical oncologist Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos, provides an expert insight into how targeted therapies are used for lung cancer.

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