Chemotherapy

What is chemotherapy

• 1950’s• Strong drugs to kill cancer cells• More or less 100 drugs

What can chemo do ?

• Choice depends on different things • Use for many reasons • Sometimes need another treatment with

the chemo

• Vidéo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKIRWY-LMYc&app=desktop

What is cancer ? How does chemo work

Side effects

• Fatigue• Nausea & vomiting• Hair loss• Bone marrow changes• Fertility problems• Memory & emotional change

Cost

• Depends on:– Drugs– Cancer– Duration– Where ?– Insurance

• Between 10.000 & 200.000 (≈ 100 000 € or $ )