Chemotherapy - Mayo Clinic
2024年3月13日 · Chemotherapy drugs are used to treat many types of cancer. Learn why it's done, side effects and what to expect during chemotherapy treatment.
Chemotherapy - Doctors & Departments - Mayo Clinic
2024年3月13日 · Chemotherapy drugs are used to treat many types of cancer. Learn why it's done, side effects and what to expect during chemotherapy treatment.
Chemotherapy for breast cancer - Mayo Clinic
2025年1月10日 · Chemotherapy for breast cancer uses drugs to target and destroy breast cancer cells. These drugs are usually injected directly into a vein through a needle or taken by mouth as pills. Chemotherapy for breast cancer frequently is used in addition to other treatments, such as surgery, radiation or hormone therapy.
The 4 types of systemic therapy for breast cancer
2024年10月1日 · Systemic therapies for breast cancer include chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted-drug therapy and immunotherapy. Medical oncologist Dr. Matthew Goetz provides an overview.
Advances in breast cancer research: Decreasing the need for ...
2024年12月10日 · Mayo Clinic experts discuss breast cancer research that may reduce or eliminate the need for chemotherapy and endocrine treatments that may allow for shorter, less intense radiation courses.
Fighting lymphoma: Treatment options include alternatives to ...
2024年5月14日 · People with lymphoma may receive chemotherapy alone or a combination of chemotherapy and nonchemotherapy treatments, Dr. Ansell says. Nonchemotherapy options include immunotherapy, chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy), targeted therapy, bone marrow transplant and radiation therapy, he explains:
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Autonomic neuropathy after chemotherapy …
2017年2月18日 · In people who experience autonomic neuropathy due to chemotherapy, the symptoms usually develop gradually during the course of treatment. Symptoms may continue to get worse for several weeks after all the chemotherapy is completed.
Chemotherapy and sex: Is sexual activity OK during treatment?
2023年2月9日 · Is it safe to have sex while undergoing chemotherapy? Answer From Karthik Giridhar, M.D. It's best to discuss any concerns about chemotherapy and sex with your doctor, who's familiar with your individual situation.
Cancer treatment myths: Any truth to these common beliefs?
2024年3月8日 · Certain genes may show that your body processes certain chemotherapy treatments and drugs differently than someone else's body. Myth: Everyone who has cancer has to have treatment Truth: It's up to you whether you want to treat your cancer.
Chemotherapy and hair loss: What to expect during treatment
2024年3月7日 · Get an idea of what to expect during chemotherapy so you can plan ahead for head coverings or treatments to reduce hair loss.