Care for cancer patients undergoing surgical treatment

Steps for Preparing the Patient Before Cancer Surgery: The patient's condition is initially assessed to ensure they are physically and mentally fit for the surgery. A series of tests and instructions are required before scheduling the surgery. If the patient is deemed fit, they are informed about the pre-operative instructions as follows:

Pre-Hospital Admission Procedures ● Pre-Surgery Tests:
A series of tests are performed to ensure there are no contraindications to the surgery, including blood and urine tests, and sometimes imaging tests depending on the case.
● Medical History Collection:
The patient's medical conditions, medications, and any specific allergies need to be documented.
● Decision on Medications:
If the patient has any chronic conditions and is using specific medications, the doctor will review whether some medications need to be stopped or continued, based on their type. For example, blood thinners are often stopped a few days before surgery to prevent excessive bleeding.