A healthy body constantly keeps producing cells through the process of dividing and growing. But when the body starts to rapidly produce more cells these cells start to occupy the space left by the previous cells. When these cells settle at a fast pace they start to accumulate rapidly and this leads to the formation of tumours.
Chemotherapy is one way to stop these cells from growing rapidly – using anti-cancer (cytotoxic) medicines.
The objective of administering chemotherapy is to stop the growth of new blood vessels. This stops these new blood vessels from supplying blood to the tumor which will eventually lead to healing the tumor.
However studies have shown that chemotherapy medications may also affect some of your body’s healthy cells, This leads to certain complications.
The majority of negative effects subside once treatment is completed.
If you or a loved one have chemotherapy prescribed as part of your treatment, read on to know about chemotherapy, the procedure, testing, side effects, preparation and aftercare, so that you are informed and well- prepared for your treatment.
Source: https://actchealth.com/blogs/chemotherapy-for-cancer-things-you-should-know
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