Chemotherapy (cont.)
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 How does my doctor decide which chemotherapy drugs to use?This choice depends on:
Where do I go for chemotherapy?You may receive chemotherapy during a hospital stay, at home, or in a doctor's office, clinic, or outpatient unit in a hospital (which means you do not have to stay overnight). No matter where you go for chemotherapy, your doctor and nurse will watch for side effects and make any needed drug changes. How often will I receive chemotherapy?Treatment schedules for chemotherapy vary widely. How often and how long you get chemotherapy depends on:
You may receive chemotherapy in cycles. A cycle is a period of chemotherapy treatment followed by a period of rest. For instance, you might receive 1 week of chemotherapy followed by 3 weeks of rest. These 4 weeks make up one cycle. The rest period gives your body a chance to build new healthy cells. Can I miss a dose of chemotherapy?It is not good to skip a chemotherapy treatment. But sometimes your doctor or nurse may change your chemotherapy schedule. This can be due to side effects you are having. If this happens, your doctor or nurse will explain what to do and when to start treatment again. Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
Chemotherapy - Experiences
Question: What was your experience with chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy - Coping With Side Effects
Question: What chemotherapy side effects have you experienced? How do you cope with the side effects?
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