Question 1

what is the most effective ingredient in modern chemotherapy?

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Depends: It will depend on the type of cancer &  the biology of cancer . Different cancer requires different approach and treatment. However i think the answer is a targeted therapy specifically targeted to the mutated receptors in cancer cells. 
The best story of effective therapy of cancer in modern chemotherapy era is the story of Gleevec (imatinib) for cml.

Question 2

what is chemotherapy?

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Drugs for cancer: Various drugs are using alone or in combination to treat cancer. Collectively, they are called chemotherapy and can be used as single agents or in combinations. Many times biologic agents such as antibodies are also grouped in this category because the are used to fight cancer as well.

Question 3

how chemotherapy works?

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Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a very broad term. Each agent works differently. Some replace parts of the dna of fast growing cells, some attack the way dna is repaired, some block very specific receptors needed for the cancer to grow.

Question 4

what's chemotherapy like?

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Individualized: Some people tolerate chemotherapy well, and some have very severe side effects, usually weakness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and/or hair loss depending on what specific treatment you are using.  The younger the better able you are to tolerate the side effects.

Question 5

what are chemotherapy tablets?

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Pills for cancer: Chemotherapy means drugs used to treat cancer.  Most chemotherapy is given by injection, but some important chemotherapy drugs are taken by mouth, either as a tablet or capsule. A chemotherapy tablet is an example of the latter.

Question 6

how effective is chemotherapy?

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It ranges from: Astoundingy beneficial (testis, lymphoma, leukemia. Myeloma, small cell lung) to pretty much worthless ... To any cancer after two lines of treatment, now progressing with weight loss and spending most of the time in bed or chair.

Question 7

how dangerous is chemotherapy?

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Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy can have many side effects. If you are receiving chemotherapy the benefit may outweight the risk. Talk to your oncologist about side effects of chemotherapy.

Question 8

does chemotherapy cause damage?

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It can : Some chemotherapy can damage the stem cells and lead to a secondary cancer.  Usually the benefits outweigh the risks.  The risk is low, about 1-2%.  Can rarely cause other problems as well, such as numbness, rare lung problems, heart problems.  This should be discussed with you and your oncologist.  Hope this helps

Question 9

what is chemotherapy made up of?

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Different medicines: Chemotherapy is a group of medicines, given through the vein or by mouth, that can kill cancer cells. The first "chemotherapy" was a chemical used in warfare, which is how it got the name. The medicines block different pathways used by the cancer cell to survive. There are hundreds of different chemotherapy medicines.

Question 10

does chemotherapy affect eyesight?

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It can, yes.: Most effects on the eyes are minor and temporary, such as dry eyes, watery eyes, and irritation (called "conjunctivitis"); but chemo can cause more serious problems, like cataracts. You should notify your oncologist immediately if you notice any change at all in your eyesight.

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