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Chemotherapy

 

CHEMOTHERAPY

Anyone facing chemo should put aside the notion that it's hell-on-earth. We all know that it can be pretty rugged and the word itself, chemo, strikes fear into the heart of most of us, but it's "not your father's chemo". Newer drugs and ways of managing side-effects make it much more bearable than it used to be.

"Chemotherapy and You" will help you become an informed partner in your care. Remember, though, it is only a guide. Self-help is never a substitute for professional medical care. Be sure to ask your doctor and nurse any questions about chemotherapy, and tell them about any side effects you may have.

National Cancer Institute - Chemotherapy and You: Tale care of Yourself http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/chemotherapy-and-you

For those of you dealing with chemo, the following are some other excellent Internet sources that you might find useful:

CANCER.GOV: CLINICAL TRIALS

You may go here to check out the types of clinical trials either in progress or planned and to check your eligibility.  Locations are listed. http://www.cancer.gov/clinical_trials

There are essentially four kinds of clinical trials in cancer research, and each one serves a specific purpose. Find out how clinical trials are conducted, where they are being conducted, who is eligible to participate in them, and the latest results from ongoing trials.

CHEMOTHERAPY DRUG LIST

http://www.tirgan.com/chemolst.htm

Which drugs are used in chemotherapy depends on what cancer is treated. The information here is a list of older and newer drugs, plus some new drugs that are alternatives to chemotherapy. You can find information on the drugs' use and potential side effects.

ADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPY

http://www.cancerguide.org/adjuvant.html

Adjuvant chemotherapy is the use of drugs as additional treatment for patients with cancers that are thought to have spread beyond their original sites. Written so the average person can grasp the concept, this page also has some charts that might help with a better understanding of this approach.

CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY

http://www.chemotherapies.net

Chemotherapy agents can be divided into three main categories based on how they attempt to slow and halt the growth and spread of a neoplasm. That is why they are also called "antineoplastic agents."

ONCOLOGY CHANNEL: CHEMOTHERAPY

http://www.oncologychannel.com/chemotherapy

Since chemotherapy treatments can wreak havoc on the body, it makes sense that there are treatments to deal with the side effects. Here you can learn more about the various options that are available.

UNDERSTANDING CHEMOTHERAPY

http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/info/chemotherapy.htm

A concise overview of chemotherapy and all that goes with it, this site will be helpful to those who want to find information on many topics in one location. The site covers the United Kingdom but has resources that will be of help to anyone researching this subject.

CANCERLINKSUSA

http://www.thecancer.info/chemo

You'll find links to numerous chemotherapy sites, plus a selection of articles on specific topics including side effects and complications. A message board has questions and answers that might relate to something you'd like to know.

 

RINSES

For Patients Receiving Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy.  See suggestions under radiation.