chemotherapy equilibrium?????????????

Question

I just want to know the basics of the mathematical equilibrium that calculates the potion or the amount of chemo that should be taken depending on the person's weight and height.... for example my height is 180 cm and my weight is 45 kg, what is the equilibrium that tells my potion of chemo? and if the height and weight were reported slightly incorrectly could that be dangerous? thanks

Answer 1

chemotherapy is usually given per patient's BSA(body surface area)
using 180cm and 45kg= 1.56
a difference of about 5% would not affect much but bigger difference can alter toxicity and efficacy of treatment
p.s. you need to watch for your nutritional status since fighting cancer is like a marathon and you need all your energy
good luck!

Answer 2

This formula is for body surface area or M2. We use it all of the time to give chemotherapy. Some doses are based on mg per kg and some are based on creatinine clearance.
These doses can vary greatly depending on the type of cancer you have.
Either way, its a mathematical formula and I cheat and use the formula listed in my chemotherapy administration book.
You also need to know these doses are checked 3 times. 1st by the physician ordering the drug, 2nd checks are by 2 pharmacist in the pharmacy and 3rd by 2 RN's on the floor.