How Chemotherapy Works Against Cancer
Normally, cells live, grow and die predictably. Cancer occurs when certain cells of the body continue to divide and form more cells without the ability to stop this process. Chemotherapy protocols lead to the destruction of cancer cells by preventing the cells from multiplying. Unfortunately, during the treatment process with chemotherapy protocols, healthy cells can also be affected, especially those that by their nature should be divided rapidly. Chemotherapy is used to: · Treat Cancer Chemotherapy can be used to cure cancer, lessen the chance it will return, or stop or slow its growth. · Ease Cancer Symptoms Chemotherapy can be used to shrink tumors that are causing pain and other problems Who Receives Chemotherapy Your treatment plan will depend on the type of cancer, the drugs used in chemotherapy, the goals of treatment and the response of your body. Chemotherapy can be used on its own or with other treatments. You can receive treatmen