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Chemotherapy, Explained in Under 2 Minutes
In this video, learn what chemotherapy is, how it helps treat and eliminate cancer cells, and the possible side effects.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on November 30, 2023When you think of cancer treatment, you probably think of chemotherapy. It’s the original cancer fighter, and it’s still a mainstay of treatment for many types of cancers. While newer cancer treatments have been introduced in the past couple of decades, chemo is still often used in conjunction with those newer treatments to boost their effectiveness.
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