Preparing for Chemotherapy

This video will inform a person why chemotherapy is used to treat cancer and why it is important to schedule therapy over series of courses.

Watch this to learn answers to common chemotherapy concerns.

Explains what chemotherapy is and discusses questions people may have, such as how often they will have treatment and how it will be given. Explains common side effects, why they happen, ways your healthcare providers can help you manage them, and tips for managing them at home. © National Cancer Institute

Chemotherapy (chemo) is a treatment for cancer. Chemo can be a single medicine. Or it can be a combination of medicines. Learn how chemo works, including goals, side effects, and long-term risks.