Search There are 26 resultsAbout Cancer ChemotherapyChemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells, affecting how they divide and grow. It damages genes inside the cancer cell, preventing them from growing. Learn more by clicking the link. Chemotherapy for ALLLearn how the chemotherapy process for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) works, and what you can expect during your treatment by clicking the link. [DEFUNCT] Chemotherapy Chemotherapy for children’s cancersChemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells. Your child may have one drug or several, depending on their protocol (treatment plan). Click the link to learn more about how chemotherapy is given, treatment cycles and what side effects you can expect for your child. Understanding Chemotherapy Chemotherapy for AML Chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancerChemotherapy is a treatment using drugs to control cancer growth. The aim of chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer is to slow down or stop the growth of the cancer. Chemotherapy for breast cancer Side-effects of chemotherapy and other cancer drugsCancer drug side effects vary from person to person and depend on the drugs you are taking and the dose. Learn about the signs and coping tips via the link. Treatment by mouth (oral therapies)Some chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy drugs are taken by mouth, as a tablet or capsule. Learn about the reasons for this and tips on coping with this at-home chemotherapy treatment via the link. Ways of giving drugs – ports and linesYou may have a port or line fitted to give you your cancer drugs. Learn about the different types, maintenance, and coping tips via the link. Anal cancer treatmentAnal cancer can be treated with: chemoradiation (chemotherapy and radiotherapy together), chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, read more. Melanoma treatmentTreatment for melanoma depends on the stage of the cancer – whether it’s early stage, locally advanced or has spread (metastatic). Treatment may include: surgery targeted therapies and immunotherapy and also chemotherapy. Gall bladder cancer treatmentThe main treatment for gall bladder cancer is surgery. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy may also be used. Bleeding and bruisingCancer or cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, can mean your bone marrow does not produce enough platelet cells (thrombocytopenia). If your platelet count is low, you will be more likely to bruise and bleed. Learn more via the link. Uterine (womb) cancer treatmentUterine (womb) cancer can be treatment in the following ways: surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy. Vaginal cancer treatmentsTreatment for vaginal cancer includes surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Stomach cancer treatmentStomach cancer can be treated in the following ways: surgery, chemotherapy and also targeted therapies. Mesothelioma treatmentMesothelioma can be difficult to treat. The aim with most treatments is to control mesothelioma, keep you well and relieve symptoms. The following treatments may be used: surgery, pleurodesis, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Metastatic breast cancer treatmentHormone therapy, targeted therapies and chemotherapy are the main treatments for metastatic breast cancer. Metastatic breast cancer can be treated but not cured. Breast cancer treatmentThe main treatment options for breast cancer are: surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy (anti-oestrogen drugs) and more. Lumbar punctures for childrenA lumbar puncture is used to diagnose, prevent or treat disease. Sometimes a lumbar puncture is used to inject anaesthetic medications or chemotherapy drugs into the cerebrospinal fluid. Click the link to learn more. Central lines for childrenDuring cancer treatment, chemotherapy, intravenous medication, fluids and blood products can be given directly into a vein using various devices. Click the link to learn more about them and find helpful tips. Hair loss in childrenYour child may lose their hair or their hair may become thinner with chemotherapy and some other cancer treatments, such as radiotherapy to the brain. Click the link to learn more. Nausea and vomiting in childrenSome chemotherapy medicines can make your child feel sick (nausea) or vomit. It depends on the type and amount of treatment your child has. Learn more. Treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancerChemotherapy, surgery to remove the bladder (or part of it) and / or radiotherapy are the main treatments for muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
