Some chemotherapy drugs come in pill form and are taken like any other pill, but most are given by injection into a vein. These injections can be given in a private doctor's office, in a hospital, or in a cancer center.
Chemotherapy is given in cycles - for example, a dose every three to four weeks.
This allows the normal cells in the body to recover between treatments. The full course of therapy takes three to twelve months. The actual administration of chemotherapy may take minutes or several hours. A book, or a Walkman to listen to music may help the time go faster. Many patients chose to practice relaxation or visualization techniques to make the session more pleasant.