Chemotherapy
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Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses one or more drugs to inhibit cell division. These drugs, also known as cytostatics, aim to destroy cancer cells or slow down their growth. There are different types of chemotherapy. The type you receive depends on your illness and is determined by your doctor and the entire medical team based on your personal medical history and current available scientific knowledge.
Chemotherapy is usually administered in the day care center. Before each administration, a blood sample will be taken to ensure that the blood results are suitable to start chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can be administered in various ways, such as taken orally or directly into the bloodstream through an infusion. Once in the bloodstream, they spread throughout the body and can reach any potential cancer cells at different locations.
Some people experience a significant number of side effects, while others may experience fewer. Everyone reacts differently to a specific treatment, and each therapy is unique. Common side effects include fatigue, nausea, hair loss, and changes in blood cell counts. Your healthcare team works closely with you to manage and alleviate these side effects.
More information can be found on: cancer.gov/types/lung