Podcast HackUnderstanding ChemotherapyBy Macmillan Cancer Support
In a Nutshell
This audiobook from Macmillan Cancer Support provides basic information about chemotherapy for people undergoing cancer treatment, their loved ones, and anyone else seeking to understand the process.
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Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. Cytotoxic means toxic to cells. Chemotherapy is sometimes called systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
Macmillan Cancer Support
Introduction
If you or someone you know is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, the treatment can feel overwhelming and scary.
Macmillan Cancer Support is an organization that provides support, research, and funding for individuals in the UK living with cancer. Through this audiobook, they demystify the process of chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can be challenging and cause difficult side effects, but it is a commonly recommended treatment for many types of cancer across many demographics.
Understanding the basics of chemotherapy is the first step in advocating for your own health or that of a loved one.
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