kemoterapia
Kemoterapia, known in English as chemotherapy, is a cancer treatment that uses cytotoxic drugs to kill cancer cells or halt their growth. Drugs are typically given systemically, but some regimens target specific body areas. It can be used with curative intent in cancers responsive to chemotherapy, as neoadjuvant therapy before surgery or radiation, as adjuvant therapy after local treatment, or to relieve symptoms in advanced disease.
Chemotherapeutic agents work by interfering with cell division or DNA replication, making them most effective against
Administration varies by drug and cancer type. Agents may be given by intravenous infusion, oral tablets, injections,
Common side effects include fatigue, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, mouth sores, decreased blood cell counts,
Limitations include variable response, development of resistance, and the balance between tumor control and quality of