Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy or "chemo" is a treatment for cancer. Depending on the type of cancer an individual has, it can cure cancer, control cancer. or ease cancer symptoms. There are a variety of cancer drugs. There are a number of support groups to assist chemotherapy patients gain the help they need to move through this very trying treatment.
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Chemotherapy Topic Guide - Visuals
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Chemotherapy Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
Medications:
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Chemotherapy Topic Guide – Related Topics
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