Chemotherapy is the use of anti-cancer drugs to treat cancerous cells. Chemotherapy reaches all parts of the body, not just the cancer cells. A combination of drugs may be used in cycles.
Most side effects disappear once treatment is stopped.
Treatable Conditions Chemotherapy is the use of powerful, anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells. While chemotherapy is effective in treating most types of cancer, there are some forms of the disease for which chemotherapy has not produced the desired results. For example, according to the American Cancer Society, chemotherapy is not effective against early prostate cancer. Although it may slow tumor growth and reduce pain, it has had limited success for the treatment of advanced disease. Because the range of chemotherapy's effectiveness is dependant upon the form of cancer, it is best to consult your physician to learn if chemotherapy may be an effective form of treatment.