Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with drugs that can destroy cancer cells. These drugs often are called anti-cancer drugs. Normal cells grow and die in a controlled way.

When cancer occurs, cells in the body that are not normal keep dividing and forming more cells without control.

Chemotherapy destroy cancer cells by stopping them from growing or multiplying. Healthy cells can also be harmed, especially those that divide quickly.

Harm to healthy cells is what causes side effects. These cells usually repair themselves after chemotherapy.

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