Chemotherapy

Key facts Chemotherapy uses medicines to destroy or slow the growth of cancer cells. Chemotherapy can be used by itself to treat cancer, or together with other types of treatment, such as surgery, radiotherapy and immunotherapy. Chemotherapy may also damage healthy cells, causing a range of side effects. Side effects can often be managed with medicines and other strategies suggested by your medical team. The type, dose and length of chemotherapy treatment will depend on the type and stage of cancer, your general health and your treatment goals. What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is a word used to describe a group