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If you think you may be at risk for cancer, wondering about chemotherapy is a very normal step. Cancer treatments can be costly and confusing, and it’s important to have accurate information.

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Here are some of the most frequently-asked chemotherapy questions and answers:

What is chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that destroys cancer cells with drugs. The drugs may be administered either orally or via injection. While chemotherapy is designed to target and destroy cancer cells, it can also kill healthy cells in surrounding tissue, leading to a variety of side effects.

How long does chemotherapy take?

The length and frequency of your chemotherapy treatments varies depending on the type of cancer you have. Typically, chemotherapy is administered in “cycles” (a dose of the drug, then a rest period, then another dose).

What are some of the side effects of chemotherapy?

Again, chemotherapy side effects depend on the kind of drug you are receiving, the frequency of treatments and the seriousness of your illness. Here are a few of the most common side effects you may experience with chemotherapy:

• Anemia
• Bleeding
• Diarrhea
• Hair loss
• Infertility
• Pain
• Skin and nail changes

(1) http://www.cvmc.org/cancer-care/medical-oncology/what-to-expect/FAQ