Treating cancer requires oncologists (cancer specialists) to use all the available tools to give you the best results. Chemotherapy fights cancer in several different ways. While it unquestionably saves lives, chemotherapy also has some side effects. With your doctor’s help, you can manage these side effects and complete your treatment successfully.
What is Chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy uses a variety of medications to treat cancer. Chemotherapy works by targeting the rapid growth of cancer cells. Your oncologist will choose chemotherapy agents most likely to work against a particular type of cancer. Extensive research has made chemotherapy drugs more effective but cannot eliminate the side effects.