Chemotherapeutic agent

A chemotherapeutic agent is a medication used to treat cancer by destroying or slowing the growth of cancer cells. These drugs work by targeting cells that divide quickly, which is a characteristic of cancer, but they can also affect healthy cells that divide rapidly, leading to side effects. Chemotherapy can be used alone or with other treatments like surgery or radiation. Its goal is to eliminate cancer cells, reduce tumor size, prevent spread, and improve the chance of cure or control of the disease.