Cancer Treatment: Chemotherapy
It is a systemic treatment that works throughout the body to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy is often used in combination with other cancer treatments like surgery, radiation therapy, or immunotherapy. How does chemotherapy work? Chemotherapy drugs target rapidly dividing cells, which includes cancer cells. These drugs work by interfering with the cancer cell's ability to divide and grow. Chemotherapy drugs can be given in various ways, including orally as a pill, injected into a vein, or applied topically. Types of chemotherapy drugs: There are many types of chemotherapy drugs, and combinations to achieve the best results. Some common chemotherapy drugs include: 1.Examples include cyclophosphamide and cisplatin. 2. Antimetabolites: These drugs interfere with the cancer cell's ability to make DNA, which also prevents them from dividing and growing. Examples include 5-fluorouracil and methotrexate. 3. Examples include etoposide and topotecan. 4. Anthracyclines: These d...