Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to treat cancer.
Chemotherapy drugs interfere with cancer cells' ability to grow or multiply.
Some drugs work better in combination than alone, so you may receive more than one drug at one time. Your physician will determine which drugs will work best for you. Your chemotherapy treatment will be administered either in your home, in the outpatient clinic or in the hospital, depending on the type of drugs you are receiving and your physician's recommendation. Chemotherapy often includes rest periods so that your body can build healthy new cells and regain its strength. It is extremely important to stay on the schedule that your physician prescribes.