CHEMOTHERAPY

Introduction

Your doctor at CCO has prescribed a course of chemotherapy for you, and you may be feeling anxious about how the treatment may affect you. The aims of this page is to give you a general overview of chemotherapy and the chemotherapy service at Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology (CCO).

We hope that the information will answer most of your questions and that you find it easier to discuss your treatment with the nurses and doctors, in more detail. Please remember that the medical and nursing staff are here to answer any questions that you or your family may have.

The Chemotherapy Nurses

Nurses from CCO have had special training and are responsible for the administration of your chemotherapy after you have seen the doctor. You may not always receive your treatment from the same nurse, but the chemotherapy nurses work as part of a team and will closely liaise with you and other nurses to ensure that you receive the best standard of care.

What is Chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy simply means drug treatment and aims to cure cancer or relieve any symptoms that cancer can cause. It can be used alone; with surgery; with radiotherapy; or with surgery and radiotherapy. Your doctor will discuss the best options with you and your family if you wish.

How does chemotherapy work?

Introduction

How does it work?

How is it given?

What are the side effects?

What can I / can't I do?

What if the chemotherapy does not work?

What happens when my treatment is complete?

Specific Treatments

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