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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is an aggressive form of cancer treatment. There are many chemotherapy drugs available, and many have side effects. Learn how to cope with the side effects and the medications used to combat them.
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Nadir and Chemotherapy

Nadir is a term commonly used during chemotherapy, specifically the side effects of chemotherapy. Discover what nadir is, how it can affect daily living activities, and more.

Why do people lose their hair when going through chemotherapy?

Why do you lose your hair when having chemotherapy? Learn the answer this and more in this FAQ about hairloss and chemotherapy.

Is It Safe to Drink Alcohol During Chemotherapy?

Can you drink a wine or beer during chemotherapy? Learn how alcohol can affect chemotherapy treatment.

Chemotherapy and Pain: Does Chemotherapy Hurt

A look into if chemotherapy is painful and what to do if you feel pain during treatment.

Chemotherapy for Cervical Cancer

Chemotherapy is often used to treat cervical cancer in women. Discover the basic facts about how chemotherapy works to treat cervical cancer, types of drugs used, and what patients should ask their doctor about treatment.

Travel Tips for Cancer Patients

Cancer patients can still travel when feeling up to it and with a doctors okay. Learn tips for travel when on chemotherapy.

Ways To Give Chemotherapy

When taking chemotherapy drugs, there are many ways that it can be given to the patient. Learn what different methods are used to give chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy-The Basics

Chemotherapy is a form of treatment for many forms of cancers. It produces few, yet emotionally devastating side effects. Learn answers to questions concerning hair loss, nausea, and skin problems caused by chemotherapy.

Nicotine Gums/Patches May Stop Chemotherapy from Working

New studies suggest that nicotine replacement therapies like gums and patches may weaken chemotherapy medications.

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