Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells.
The kind and number of medications you receive will depend on the type of disease you have. It can be used alone or in combination with other types of treatment. Surgery may be a part of diagnosis, treatment or management of complications. Radiation is a local treatment and may be used alone or in combination with other types of treatments. Your health care team will plan the best treatment for your situation and will work with you in its planning.