Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Chemotherapy

 How does chemotherapy work and why does it cause side effects? We answer these questions and more in this episode as we continue our series about cancer with a discussion about chemotherapy. https://bit.ly/42HvhykIn this Episode:03:31 - Travel: Rhode Island and Clam Cakes04:35 - Anna Quindlen - We Need to "Get a Life"08:45 - Chemotherapy Overview: How it works, Cycles, Port12:19 - Types of Chemotherapy Drugs15:35 - Apoptosis and Chemo Success17:04 - Side Effects of Chemotherapy18:02 - Discussion - "How Long Has Chemo Been in Use?"21:41 - Jeena R. Papaadi, "The Person in the Bed"24:51 - OutroRelated Episodes:S6E4: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: ImmunotherapyS6E3: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Radiation TherapyS6E2: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: SurgeryS5E52: Cancer Gone Wild – Learn All About MetastasisS5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With UnderstandingS5E46: “Why Do I Have Cancer?” Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?S5E47: MythBusters – Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & MisconceptionsS5E48: How to Read a CT Scan Report – Learn the Sections Relevant to Your DiagnosisS5E49: Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna FordS5E50: What is Meant by Cancer Staging? Learn the Language of a Cancer Diagnosis#cancer #cancertreatment #cancertreatmentoptions #chemotherapyeducation #palliativecare #cancereducation #cancerresources #sideeffects #everydayisagift #everyonediesSupport the showConnect with Us: Email our Host: [email protected]  Website: https://every1dies.org: Find show notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube