Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is used to kill cancer cells. It is either given intravenously (through the veins) or orally (as a pill). Find out if this is a treatment option for you.

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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a treatment that is used to kill cancer cells. It is either given intravenously (through the veins) or orally (as a pill). Chemotherapy is a type of systemic treatment. This means it travels through the bloodstream to affect all of the body’s cells. Because chemotherapy affects healthy cells, it can cause significant side effects.

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Dr. Alicia Morgans discusses chemotherapy side effects and management.

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