What Should Patients Expect During Chemotherapy Treatment and How Can They Manage Side Effects? Chemotherapy is a commonly used cancer treatment that uses medicines to destroy cancer cells, slow their growth, or prevent them from spreading. Depending on the type and stage of cancer, chemotherapy may be used alone or combined with surgery, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. The treatment plan is selected according to the patient's cancer type, overall health, and treatment goals. What Happens During Chemotherapy? Before chemotherapy begins, the oncology team usually reviews the patient's medical history, test results, blood counts, and general health. This helps determine the appropriate medicines, dosage, and treatment schedule. Chemotherapy may be given through an intravenous infusion, injection, tablet, or other methods, depending on the treatment plan. Patients may receive treatment in cycles, with periods of rest between sessions. The number and frequen...