It is the use of drugs to treat any disease. It is used most often to treat cancer.
Cure – Used to kill cells in affected area
Control – Used to control the spread of the cancer by shrinking the tumour or preventing it from growing further.
Palliation – Used to ease the symptoms of cancer.
Use of a single chemotherapy drug when:-
Use of a combination of drugs
The schedule and dosage will depend on:-
Chemotherapy is often used in combination with:-
There are several ways in which it can be administered.
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