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What is chemotherapy?
Cancer is a group of cells that divide quickly and grow out of control. To control, or even cure, your cancer, Chemotherapy is used. Everyone's cancer is different and so is the chemo that is given. You and your doctor will decide on what chemo is best for your situation and your type of cancer.
Most chemo drugs are given in one of the following ways:
- You might simply swallow a pill. If your chemo is a pill or liquid, you can often take it at home, but you need to follow your doctor's directions.
- Chemo can be given like a flu shot. The shots may be given in your doctor's office, a hospital, a clinic, or at home. Most often, chemo is given right into your veins through a needle or tiny plastic tube. This is called an IV (intravenous) injection.
- You may take chemo once a day, once a week, or even once a month, depending on the type of cancer you have and the chemo you are taking. How long you take chemo also depends on the type of cancer, how you respond to the drugs, and what length of time research has shown produces the best treatment results.
Additional Information: http://ww.cancer.org/
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