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Basic Information About Chemotherapy
How Often Chemotherapy Is Given And For How Long
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How often you get chemo
and how long your treatment lasts depend on the kind of cancer you have, the
goals of the treatment, the drugs being used, and how your body responds to
them. You may get treatments daily, weekly, or monthly, but they are usually
given in on-and-off cycles. These breaks allow rest periods so that your body
can build healthy new cells and regain its strength.
Many people wonder how
long the actual drugs stay in their body and how they are removed. Most chemo
drugs are broken down by your kidneys and liver and then removed from your body
through your urine or stool. The time it takes your body to get rid of the
drugs depends on many things including the type of chemo you get, other
medicines you take, your age, and your kidney and liver functions. Your doctor
will tell you if you will need to take any special precautions because of the
drugs you are getting.
If your cancer returns,
chemo may be used again. This time you may be given different drugs to relieve
symptoms or to slow the cancer's growth or spread. Side effects may be
different, depending on the drug, the dose, and how it is given.
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