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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is
the general term for any treatment involving the use of
chemical agents to stop cancer cells from growing.
Chemotherapy can eliminate cancer cells at sites great
distances from the original cancer. As a result,
chemotherapy is considered a systemic treatment.
More than half of all people diagnosed with cancer receive
chemotherapy. For millions of people, chemotherapy helps
treat their cancer effectively, enabling them to enjoy full,
productive lives.
Many people fear chemotherapy because they have heard that
it can have uncomfortable side effects. But side-effect
management has come a long way over the last few decades.
Today, many side effects once associated with chemotherapy
can be prevented or controlled. With some types of
chemotherapy, you may experience only minimal side effects.
And chemotherapy may be your best option for a successful
outcome. You can help achieve a successful outcome by
understanding how side effects can impact your
treatment.
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