Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a form of cancer treatment in which chemicals are used to eradicate cancer cells. Although they can also be used topically or orally, these medications are frequently injected intravenously. Chemotherapy medications target cells that divide quickly, such as cancer cells, but they can also harm healthy cells in the body.

Chemotherapy medications come in a wide range of varieties and are frequently used in conjunction with other forms of care including surgery and radiation therapy. Depending on the type of cancer being treated, its stage, and other circumstances, the specific chemotherapy medications utilized and the treatment plan will vary.

Chemotherapy has side effects because it can also impair the body's healthy, normal cells, even if it can be quite successful in killing cancer cells. Chemotherapy frequently causes side effects including nausea, vomiting, hair loss, exhaustion, and an increased risk of infection. However, improvements in the management of these side effects can be attributed to the introduction of new chemotherapy drugs and supportive care techniques.

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