Understanding chemotherapy - Macmillan Cancer

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ContentsContentsAbout this booklet 4What is cancer? 6Chemotherapy 8How chemotherapy drugs work 10When chemotherapy is used 13Planning chemotherapy 14Where chemotherapyis given 21How chemotherapy is given 24Possible side effects 42Changes to your treatment plan 63Late effects of chemotherapy 65Effects on everyday life 67Effects on sex life and fertility 69Research – clinical trials 77Complementary therapies 79Your feelings 81How you can help yourself 82How others can help 84Work 87Financial help and benefits 88After treatment 911
Understanding chemotherapyHow we can help you 92Other useful organisations 96Further resources 100Your chemotherapy 103Chemotherapy – questions you could ask 1042
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