Care for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a medication treatment using powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in the body. It is commonly used to kill cancer cells in cancer patients, as cancer cells grow and multiply much faster than normal cells. Several different chemotherapy drugs are available. Chemotherapy can be used alone or with other drugs to treat various types of cancer.

Although chemotherapy is an effective treatment for many types of cancer, it also carries risks of side effects. Some chemotherapy side effects are mild and treatable, while others can lead to serious complications.