Cancer chemotherapy at Weyland-Yutani Health System
By Dr. Abigail Mehta, MD · · Oncology
Our Oncology team put together this overview of cancer chemotherapy for patients and families.
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Topic: cancer chemotherapy. Treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Chemotherapy may be given by mouth, injection, or infusion, or on the skin, depending on the type and stage of the cancer being treated. It may be given alone or with other treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy, or biologic therapy.
This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.