Understanding chemotherapy
An overview of chemotherapy a common treatment for cancer including sections on how the treatment works, when and how it's given, possible side effects, and its impact on sex life and fertility.
An overview of chemotherapy a common treatment for cancer including sections on how the treatment works, when and how it's given, possible side effects, and its impact on sex life and fertility.
About this booklet
This booklet is about chemotherapy. It is for anyone who is having chemotherapy treatment for cancer. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.
The booklet explains how chemotherapy works and how it is given. There is also information about common side effects, how they can be treated and what you can do to manage them.
We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have. We cannot give advice about the best treatment for you. You should talk to your doctor who knows your medical history.
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