Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is used to kill cancer cells. It is either given intravenously (through the veins) or orally (as a pill). Find out if this is a treatment option for you.
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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a treatment that is used to kill cancer cells. It is either given intravenously (through the veins) or orally (as a pill). Chemotherapy is a type of systemic treatment. This means it travels through the bloodstream to affect all of the body’s cells. Because chemotherapy affects healthy cells, it can cause significant side effects.
Questions for your doctor regarding chemotherapy
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it’s important to understand more about the disease and your options. Our Questions for Your Doctor series provides a number of questions for you to discuss with your healthcare team.
Use this helpful Questions for Your Doctor guide to have a conversation with your medical team about chemotherapy.
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More on chemotherapy side effects
Dr. Alicia Morgans discusses chemotherapy side effects and management.
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Is chemotherapy right for you?
Dr. Benjamin Maughan breaks down the intricacies of chemotherapy, explaining how it works to combat prostate cancer and when it is typically recommended as a treatment option. He also addresses common concerns and misconceptions surrounding chemotherapy, empowering you with the knowledge needed to make confident decisions about your care.