27/08/2026
💉 What Is Chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy, often called chemo, is a type of cancer treatment that uses powerful medicines to destroy cancer cells or stop them from growing and dividing.
Because cancer cells usually grow and divide faster than many normal cells, chemotherapy is designed to target these rapidly dividing cells.
Chemotherapy may be used to:
🔹 Cure certain cancers by destroying cancer cells
🔹 Shrink a tumour before surgery or radiation therapy
🔹 Destroy remaining cancer cells after other treatments
🔹 Slow or control cancer growth when a cure is not possible
🔹 Relieve symptoms caused by cancer
Chemotherapy isn't a single medication. There are many different chemotherapy drugs and combinations, and the treatment chosen depends on the type and stage of cancer, the patient's overall health and the goals of treatment.
💙 Every cancer journey is different. Your oncology team will create a treatment plan specifically suited to your diagnosis and individual needs.
Knowledge empowers patients. Understanding your treatment can help you feel more prepared for the journey ahead.
