ONCOLOGY :: Chemotherapy What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is
the use of anticancer drugs to treat cancerous cells.
Chemotherapy has been used for many years and is one of the most
common treatments for cancer. In most cases, chemotherapy works
by interfering with the cancer cell's ability to grow or
reproduce. Different groups of drugs work in different ways to
fight cancer cells. Chemotherapy may be used alone for some
types of cancer or in combination with other treatments such as
radiation or surgery. Often, a combination of chemotherapy drugs
is used to fight a specific cancer. Certain chemotherapy drugs
may be given in a specific order depending on the type of cancer
it is being used to treat. While chemotherapy can be quite
effective in treating certain cancers, chemotherapy drugs reach
all parts of the body, not just the cancer cells. Because of
this, there may be many side effects during treatment. Being
able to anticipate these side effects can help you and your
caregivers prepare and, in some case