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CHEMOTHERAPY

Chemotherapy is a common cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells and inhibit their growth. Chemotherapeutics work by damaging DNA or RNA and interrupting cellular functions essential for cancer cell proliferation. Side effects include hair loss, fatigue, nausea, and increased infection risk, which can be managed through medications, dietary adjustments, and good hygiene practices.

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CHEMOTHERAPY

Chemotherapy is a common cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells and inhibit their growth. Chemotherapeutics work by damaging DNA or RNA and interrupting cellular functions essential for cancer cell proliferation. Side effects include hair loss, fatigue, nausea, and increased infection risk, which can be managed through medications, dietary adjustments, and good hygiene practices.

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CHEMOTHERAPY

• Chemotherapy is a
treatment method that
uses drugs to destroy
cancer cells.
• It is one of the most
common treatments for
cancer, alongside
surgery and radiation
therapy.
CHEMOTHARAPEUTICS
Chemotherapeutics are the
substances that inhibit the growth of
cancer cells.
These drugs can work by:
 Damaging DNA or RNA, preventing
cancer cells from reproducing.
 Interrupting cellular functions that
cancer cells rely on for rapid
growth.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CHEMOTHERAPY
 Hair Loss
 Fatigue
 Nausea and Vomiting
 Infection risk (due to
reduced white blood cells)
 Anemia
 Mouth Sores
MANAGING SIDE EFFECTS
 Medications (anti-nausea,
pain relievers)
 Dietary Adjustments
 Rest and Exercise
 Infection prevention
strategies (good hygiene,
avoiding crowds)

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