What is chemotherapy?

Learn how chemotherapy works, its impacts on teenagers, and practical tips for managing treatment and maintaining normal life activities.

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Understanding Chemotherapy: An Overview Many of us have heard the term chemotherapy, often shortened to "chemo," especially in the context of cancer treatment. But what exactly does this treatment involve, and how does it work to fight one of the most dreaded diseases? Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. It works by targeting cells that grow and divide quickly, a common characteristic of cancer cells. However, it can also affect some healthy cells, which leads to the side effects commonly associated with the treatment. The history of chemotherapy began in the early...
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