Chemotherapy Directory
Chemotherapy, or chemo, is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. It's often used along with surgery, radiation therapy, or biological therapy, and is administered in the hospital, a doctor's office, clinic, or home in regular treatment cycles. Side effects can include nausea, hair loss, weight loss , digestive problems, and fatigue. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of chemotherapy, chemotherapy's side effects, and much more.
Medical Reference
What Is Takayasu's Arteritis?
Learn about Takayasu’s arteritis, an uncommon condition in which inflammation damages blood vessels.
Understanding Arthritis and Inflammation
WebMD explains the role of inflammation in arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.
What Is Churg-Strauss Syndrome?
Churg-Strauss Syndrome is a rare disease that causes blood vessel inflammation restricting blood flow to organs and tissues. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for Churg-Strauss Syndrome at WebMD.
What Is Bladder Cancer?
Bladder cancer happens when cells inside the organ grow out of control. Fortunately, it’s rare. WebMD explains what it is and what factors put you at risk.
Features
Dealing With Cancer
It's no surprise: Many Americans with cancer are turning to alternative treatments for their conditions. What's new is that in many cases they're doing so with their doctor's blessing.
Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
Simple tips for coping with the nausea, fatigue, and hair loss that can accompany chemotherapy.
New Approaches to Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
From tweaking the size and timing of chemotherapy, to adjusting how it's administered, small improvements are making a big difference in women's lives.
Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer: Managing Side Effects
Coping with ovarian cancer can be overwhelming. Learn how to manage chemotherapy side effects and ease the stress associated with ovarian cancer treatment.
Video
Coping With Memory Loss and Cancer
Dr. Julie Silver, a cancer survivor, has personal knowledge on how to cope with chemo-induced memory loss .
Avoid Nausea During Chemo Treatment
In addition to taking drugs that combat nausea during chemotherapy treatments, there are simple things patients can do.
Precision Medicine for Cancer Treatment
By studying the genes of your cancer cells, doctors can choose the most effective and least toxic treatment.
How Neulasta® Works (Sponsored)
Learn now Neulasta<sup>®</sup> can work with your body to help reduce your risk of infection while you're undergoing chemotherapy.