What is Chemotherapy and how does it work

Chemotherapy is a treatment process by using drugs that aim to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. Many drugs used in chemotherapy such as Alkylating agent, platinum Compound and Antibiotic Anthrasiklin.

the Chemotherapy benefits are:
1. Control
Chemotherapy is aimed to inhibit cancer development in order not
grow large or spread to other tissues.

2. Treatment
some cancers can be cured completely with one type of chemotherapy or
some types of chemotherapy.

3. Reduce Symptoms
the chemotherapy is given
aims to reduce symptoms in patients, reduce pain give a better feeling and reduce the size of the cancer on areas
attacked.

Chemotherapy can be given by infusion, direct injection or given by tablets capsules.
- In the form of tablets or capsules that must be taken several times a day.
this is such an oral chemotherapy that can be done at home.
- In the form of injections . Can be done at the doctor, hospital,
clinic, even at home.
- In the form of infusion. Performed in a hospital, clinic even at home
The procedure is actually the same chemotherapy with the administration of other drugs that consist of:
Preparation of patient
Preparation of drug delivery
Assessment response
Monitor side effects and handling.

Depending on the type, chemotherapy is given every day, once a week, three weeks, once a month or  three. depending on the type of cancer sufferer.