chemotherapy agents

Chemotherapy agents are drugs used to treat cancer by targeting and killing rapidly dividing cells, which are characteristic of cancer. These drugs work through various mechanisms, such as damaging DNA, inhibiting cell division, or blocking growth signals, to prevent cancer from spreading. While they can also affect healthy fast-dividing cells, causing side effects like hair loss and nausea, their primary goal is to destroy cancer cells effectively. Chemotherapy can be used alone or combined with other treatments like surgery or radiation to improve the chances of curing the disease.