Chemotherapy for Cancer

Chemotherapy is a treatment used to attack rapidly-growing cancer cells. Learn why it is used, what to expect when it is administered, and how to cope with the side effects.
Surgical team prepares person for intra-arterial chemotherapy
What Is Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy?
Oncology patient - stock photo
Types of Chemo Treatment
Doctor comforts patient with neutropenic sepsis
What Is Neutropenic Sepsis?
Two people taking neutropenic precautions with masks and hand sanitizer
What Are Neutropenic Precautions?
Examining a baby's eyes
What Is Intravitreal Chemotherapy?
Person being treated with chemotherapy in hospital bed talking to doctor
What Is Neutropenic Fever?
Woman undergoing chemotherapy for cancer sits outdoors
An Overview of Cancer Spreading During Chemotherapy
Oncology patient in the hospital - stock photo
What Is "Chemo Fever?"
Oncology patient
An Overview of What Happens During Chemotherapy
woman shopping for pads
What Happens to Your Period After Chemo?
a sick woman blowing her nose
What If You Get a Cold During Chemo?
Senior asian female cancer patient wearing mask talking to doctor
When Is Chemotherapy Not Recommended?
Cancer patient sleeps in bed - stock photo Taken from foot of bed
An Overview on How to Increase White Blood Cells During Chemotherapy
An Oncology Patient Rests While Receiving Intravenous Chemotherapy
Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Virtual doctor appointment for cancer patient at home - stock photo
What Is Oral Chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy
An Overview of Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Getting an infusion
What to Know About Kyprolis (Carfilzomib)
Hair brush with loose strands of hair
An Overview of Scalp Cooling
Young woman receiving chemotherapy, elevated view
How to Lower Your Infection Risk During Chemotherapy
A man putting toothpaste on his toothbrush
Coping With Chemotherapy-Induced Mouth Sores
Balding woman fighting breast cancer outdoors looking off camera.
Coping With Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
woman wearing head scarf after chemo
Can You Prevent Hair Loss From Chemotherapy?
hand of patient to saline healthcare medical
Common Skin Problems During Chemotherapy
AMBULATORY CHEMOTHERAPY
Acid Reflux During Chemotherapy
Intravenous cancer treatment
Adrucil (Fluorouracil) for Chemotherapy
little girl who is neutropenic due to chemotherapy
Overview of Neutropenia During Chemotherapy
Cancer patient laying in her hospital bed
Dealing With Taste Changes Caused by Chemotherapy
Lonely old asian patient on patient bed in hospital
Taste Changes During Chemotherapy
Woman with bitter taste in her mouth
Metallic Taste During Chemotherapy
nurse and patient discussing palliative chemotherapy
What Is Palliative Chemotherapy?
Tote and list of what to bring to chemo
The Essentials List of What to Pack for Chemotherapy
Person standing on scale
Understanding Weight Loss Caused by Chemotherapy
washing vegetables is important on a neutropenic diet
An Overview of the Neutropenic Diet
Torn packaging of wrapper containing a condom
Do You Need to Use Condoms During Chemotherapy?
Finding comfort in his arms
Dealing With Low Sex Drive During Cancer Treatment
foot massage
Having Massages When Going Through Chemotherapy
Ambulatory chemotherapy
Prevention of Blood Clots During Chemotherapy
Blood in human urine in sample pot
Having Red Urine Following Chemotherapy
A bag of chemotherapy drugs.
Extravasation: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Female cancer survivor with shaved head looking at remote rural view
When Will You Lose Hair During Chemo?
Young man receiving a non-tunneled central venous catheter.
How a Tunneled Central Line (CVC) Is Used
A woman washing her hands
Safely Handling Fluids and Waste After Chemotherapy
chemotherapy infusion clinic. is Neulasta or Neuopogen better?
Neulasta vs. Neupogen for Treatment of Neutropenia During Chemo
Woman in underwear.
Pubic Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
Woman sitting at the edge of a pool with sun hat on
Sun Sensitivity During Chemotherapy
Woman using cream
How to Prevent and Manage Dry Skin From Chemo
Portrait of a young African American Woman with Cancer
Hair Regrowth After Chemotherapy
fried egg
7 Diet Tips During Chemotherapy
person getting lumbar puncture
Overview of Intrathecal Chemotherapy Treatment
Patient recieving chemotherapy talking to doctor
Common Types of Central Venous Catheters
tanning bed
Tanning During Chemotherapy Treatments
Young woman sing triple mix for mouth sores from chemotherapy
Triple Mix to Relieve Pain of Mouth Sores After Chemotherapy
Woman about to start chemotherapy
Does It Hurt to Receive Chemotherapy?
Woman vomiting into bucket from bed
Why Do Nausea and Vomiting Occur With Chemotherapy?
woman with IV for receiving combination chemotherapy
What Is Combination Chemotherapy?
lab technician drawing blood to test for low platelets during chemotherapy
Low Platelet Count (Thrombocytopenia) During Cancer Treatment
Young Man Receiving Chemotherapy at home.
Dehydration Symptoms During Chemotherapy
Red and white blood cells
Nadir: A Common Side Effect of Chemotherapy
cancer survivor with chemo curls
How to Care For and Style Your Chemo Curls
A white blood cell.
Immunosuppression Definition, Complications, and Treatment

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