COPING WITH CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY
Introduction Cancer chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to target and kill cancer cells. It’s often used to shrink tumors, prevent their spread, or relieve cancer-related symptoms. Chemotherapy drugs can be administered orally or through injections, and they work…
THE ROLE OF ANTIMETABOLITES IN CHEMOTHERAPY
Introduction Antimetabolites are a class of drugs used in chemotherapy to interfere with the metabolism of cancer cells, inhibiting their growth and replication. They mimic the structure of essential molecules in cells, disrupting DNA or RNA synthesis. Common antimetabolites include…
EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF CHEMOTHERAPY
Chemotherapy refers to the use of drugs to treat various types of cancer and other medical conditions. These drugs, known as chemotherapeutic agents, work by interfering with the cell division and growth of cancer cells, thereby reducing or eliminating them…
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