CHEMO (Chemotherapy)

Chemotherapy, often referred to as chemo, is a type of cancer treatment that uses powerful medications to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. It works by targeting and disrupting the cells' ability to grow and divide. While effective against certain cancers, chemotherapy can also affect healthy cells, leading to side effects like nausea, fatigue, and hair loss. Chemo can be used alone or in combination with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, and is typically administered in cycles to give the body time to recover. The goal is often to shrink tumors or prevent cancer from spreading.