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What is Chemotherapy?

• What is Chemotherapy?
• Chemotherapy Terms
• Chemotherapy Protocols: How Does Chemotherapy Work?
• Cancer Cells and Chemotherapy
• Types of Chemotherapy
• Targeted Therapy: Monoclonal Antibodies, Anti-angiogenesis, and Other Cancer Therapies
• The Immune System: Information about Lymphocytes, Dendritic Cells, Macrophages, and White Blood Cells
• About Immunotherapy (Biologic Response Modifiers - Colony-Stimulating Factors & Tumor Vaccines)
• Hormone Therapy
• Chemoprotective Agents: Amifostine, Mesna, Dexrazoxane
• How Is Chemotherapy Given?
• How Do Doctors Decide Which Chemotherapy Drugs To Give?
• How Long is Chemotherapy Given?
• How Can We Tell if Chemotherapy is Working?
• Chemotherapy Resistance
• What are the Short and Long Term Side Effects of Chemotherapy?
• Nadir
• Cancer Clinical Trials

Chemotherapy Drugs

• Chemotherapy Drugs A to Z

Managing Side Effects:

• Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
• Abdominal Pain and Cancer
• Allergic Reactions and Chemotherapy
• Anxiety and Cancer
• Cancer and Chemo-Based Lack of Appetite and Early Satiety
• Bladder Problems
• Cystitis
• Hemorrhagic Cystitis
• Bleeding Problems
• Bruising (Hematoma)
• Injury
• Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
• Rectal Bleeding
• Vaginal Bleeding
• Blood Test Abnormalities
• Blood Clots and Chemotherapy
• Blood Pressure Changes
• Central Neurotoxicity, Memory Loss, and Their Relationship to Chemotherapy
• Chemo Brain
• Cold Symptoms
• Constipation and Chemotherapy
• Cough and Chemotherapy
• Dehydration
• Depression and Chemotherapy
• Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
• Dizziness
• Dry Mouth
• Fertility
• Eye Problems
• Fatigue and Cancer Fatigue
• Fever, Neutropenic Fever, and their Relationship to Chemotherapy
• Flu-like Syndrome
• Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
• Hand-Foot Syndrome
• Headache
• Hearing Problems, Dizziness, and Ototoxicity
• Heartburn (Gastric Reflux) and Chemotherapy
• Heart Problems
• Infection
• Injection Site Reactions
• Itching
• Azotemia
• Kidney Problems
• Nephrotoxicity (Renal Toxicity)
• Proteinuria
• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
• Liver Problems - Liver Dysfunction (Hepatotoxicity) Brought On By Chemotherapy
• Low Blood Counts
• Lung and other Breathing Problems
• Menopause & Chemotherapy
• Mouth Sores due to Chemotherapy
• Nausea, Vomiting & Chemotherapy
• Numbness & Tingling
• Bone Pain
• Joint Pain (Arthralgias)
• Muscle Pain (Myalgias)
• Pain And Chemotherapy
• Genital Pain
• Gynecomastia
• Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction)
• Loss Of Libido
• Sexuality
• Vaginal Dryness
• Vaginal Infection
• Chemotherapy Safety in the Home
• Skin Reactions
• Sleep Problems
• Swelling
• Taste Changes
• Weakness
• Weight Changes

Eating Well During Chemotherapy:

• Cancer diet: What is a good diet?
• What might affect nutrition during chemotherapy, and how should you adjust your diet?
• Tips for Managing Eating Problems and Your Diet after Chemo Treatments
• Chemotherapy Diet Resources: Diets that you may follow during chemotherapy treatments
• How to increase calories in your diet: This page offers many ways to increase the calories you consume during meals.
• High protein diets for chemo patients - how to add protein to your diet
• Vitamins and Cancer: What about taking diet supplements and vitamins
• Anti-cancer diets you may have heard about such as the Macrobiotic diet for cancer

Before and After Chemo:

• Preparing for Chemo Treatments
• Patient's Guide to the Cancer Experience - Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
• Late Effects of Chemotherapy Treatments in Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
• Wellness Management for the Childhood Cancer or Adolescent Cancer Survivors
• The Physical Examination and Health Assessment
• Financial Assistance Programs for Chemotherapy Medications and Treatment

Chemotherapy FAQ:

• ACT Chemotherapy
• Aredia - Use and Side Effects Information
• Bone Marrow Biopsy
• Flu Shot and Chemotherapy Together?
• Holiday Energy Conservation - Cancer Therapy and Fatigue
• Legitimate Treatments for Cancer
• Menopause & Chemotherapy
• Sperm Banking

Survivor Experiences

• Scott Hamilton - a survivor!
• Alison & Kathryn - A Family Affair
• Teresa - breast cancer survivor
• Greg - 6 Lessons I learned from my cancer
• Terry - a survivor
• Benjamin - lung cancer
• Monica - ovarian cancer
• Lois - metastatic breast cancer
• Carol - Breast Cancer
• Geri - Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• A childhood cancer survivor
• Sarah - a 14 year old survivor
• Samantha - neuroblastoma survivor

Chemotherapy Resources