Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer
Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. It is one of the most common treatments for pancreatic cancer.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses drugs to treat many different types of cancer. It is most commonly given as an injection into a vein or as tablets or capsules.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
This video provides a brief overview of chemotherapy treatment, how it can be given, how it works and possible side effects.
This video provides a brief overview of chemotherapy treatment, how it can be given, how it works and possible side effects.
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Chemotherapy explained
Chemotherapy uses drugs to treat cancer. Understand how chemotherapy works and how you can prepare.
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Being treated with chemotherapy
Different types of chemotherapy can be given in different ways.
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Chemotherapy drugs and combination regimens
Find information about a chemotherapy drug or combination regimen through our A-Z list.
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Side effects of chemotherapy
There are different possible side effects and ways to deal with them.
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