Cytotoxic Chemotherapy

Cytotoxic chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses powerful drugs to destroy cancer cells. It is an effective way of killing cancer cells and shrinking tumors. It works by targeting rapidly dividing cells, which cancer cells are, while leaving healthy cells intact. Cytotoxic chemotherapy is commonly used to treat many types of cancer including lung, breast, intestinal and blood cancers. It can also be used in combination with other cancer treatments such as radiation and surgery. Side effects of this type of chemotherapy can include hair loss, nausea and fatigue. However, cytotoxic chemotherapy remains a vital tool in the fight against cancer and has saved many lives.