Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with drugs that can destroy cancer cells. These drugs often are called "anticancer" drugs.

Normal cells grow and die in a controlled way. When cancer occurs, cells in the body that are not normal keep dividing and forming more cells without control. Anticancer drugs destroy cancer cells by stopping them from growing or multiplying. Healthy cells can also be harmed, especially those that divide quickly. Harm to healthy cells is what causes side effects. These cells usually repair themselves after chemotherapy.

In this section, you can find:

• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding chemotherapy
• Strategies for Coping with Side Effects of chemotherapy
• Tips for Taking Control such as eating well while you receive chemotherapy, questions to ask your doctor regarding your chemotherapy treatment, and getting the support you need
• A Chemotherapy Glossary that defines common words related to chemotherapy
• Resources where you can Find Out More about chemotherapy

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