Doctors Explains Creepy History Of Chemotherapy!

[Hathur]

Chemo is basically a competition to see who dies first - Cancer, or the patient. That's what it felt like when I underwent it. Fortunately for me, cancer died from chemo before I did.

[FIRE_BOMB]

Cancer: You can’t kill me
Patient: I can kill myself
Cancer: wait

[AllisonLinner]

It gives new meaning to the phrase "battling cancer"

[sparagmos]

I had chemo in 2012. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, but it's the best option if your oncologist says so ! There is some terrible crap out there a out 'natural cures'.

[theresabagley]

My mom went through it twice. She's a trooper and she's clear now, but man... watching her go through that was rough. There's gotta be a better way to treat cancer, and I hope we find it soon!

[jassorjasmine]

My dad had cancer, he got chemo, one day he went as usual, he was alright, when he came back he was not the same, weaker, he moved so slowly, had a hard time taking the stairs. His condition went downhill from that moment. I never knew why he went in the morning Just fine only to come back the way he did. He died a couple months later. I'd rather be given pain killers and die at my own pace than go through chemo, it just scares me.

[Paukis]

Dr. Karan, I just want to briefly thank you. Im currently studying medicine and whenever I lack motivation and the pressure's getting to me I always watch your shorts to take some time off and spark my curiosity at the same time!

[mandeehusky]

It keeps me functioning even if it makes me sick. I'm grateful every day for it.

[joannadrozdz]

This man is so knowledgeable. He has such a broad knowledge and understanding of so many things and topics. It's a pleasure to listen and learn new things. Thank you

[cutechicken]

I am seeing a lot of brave men and women in the comment sections who are battling cancer.
Just wanted to say, I hope you all make it to the other side healthy and happy . I never had a life threatening illness (Thank God), but your courage and willpower definitely motivates me to push through my life. You all are idols of hope .Keep fighting champs and never give up. Prayers and love to you all ❤

[julius-ceasar]

yeahhhh chemo sounds so horrible i really hope we can get a better treatment soon because it sends shivers down my spine everytime i see someone have to go through that

[flooferdoofer]

Three months post-chemo myself (Hodgkins stage 3 survivor), and indeed it feels like you're slowly wasting away from the treatment itself. You can't see and feel the cancer itself in most cases, but the side effects of the chemo are immediately noticeable. The thing is, until they make the less damaging treatments more reliable and generally available, it is your best bet. The origin of this treatment is horrible, but they managed to change it into something helpful. Reminds me of how cures often come from weird places, like penicillin from a fungus that grew on bread (if I remember correctly).

Great content, doc! You make your followers wiser every time you share something new. Whether that be shocking news like this, or helpful tips ;) Thanks

[just.]

Honestly the treatment for cancer sounds just as bad as the cancer. Hopefully anyone reading this won't have to go through it

[legalizenukes]

"what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" crazy

[meimei]

My best friends mom sadly lost her fight with cancer, but she always battled it in high spirits and only hope she rests well in the afterlife ❤

[theredpanda]

My mom's had chemo on and off over the years and is currently back on it. She was diagnosed with terminal medullary thyroid cancer at stage 2 irrc. She had me when she was 39; I'm 18, so it's something I'm used to (that is sad in itself) because my whole life (and before I was born) she's had cancer. My siblings are 10 and 12 years older than me so I bet it's really hard for them because in their childhoods they knew my mom when she was full of energy and vigor. Not that she doesn't have those currently but it's much harder now. We are the reason she's still alive, she's fighting to stay alive for us. It's gotten worse (metastasized into her lungs and basically her whole chest and is beyond any more operations at this point) over the years and it doesn't affect me like it should and it seems like I don't care to other people even when I do. Life sucks, is cruel, and does not discriminate. Enjoy what you can when you can. She's paving the way for better treatment of those with the same cancer because it's so rare and still rather unknown at this point. Please hold your loved ones close because you never know what life brings you in the future. Sorry for the rambling

[c.ro.w]

I'm glad he also acknowledged we still have a long way to go when it comes to cancer treatment. Hopefully in the future people will be shocked at these current treatment options.

[CherrylJohnston]

It's not always life saving. It often is worse than the cancer

[ramz]

It's strange how things change overtime. I mean bloodletting was (and still is in some places) considered to be a cure for illnesses and was also believed to help the prevention of diseases. Thank you Doc for giving us the origin story of chemotherapy. You're a legend and always have something unique to share with us🎉

[DimiDzi]

from killing the whole human to killing harmful parts of it it's almost like turning a sword fight into a surgery