Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is the use of powerful drugs to kill cancer cells and stop or slow the growth of tumors. It is a vital component of cancer treatment, and has become increasingly important for the survival and improved quality of life of cancer patients. The drugs work by interfering with the growth and division of canc…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 13× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Chemotherapy is the use of powerful drugs to kill cancer cells and stop or slow the growth of tumors. It is a vital component of cancer treatment, and has become increasingly important for the survival and improved quality of life of cancer patients. The drugs work by interfering with the growth and division of cancer cells, and can be administered orally, topically, or intravenously. Side effects vary depending on the type and dose but may include fatigue, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, decreased immunity, and organ damage. Chemotherapy can be used alone or in combination with other treatments such as radiotherapy and surgery.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 13 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Chemotherapy, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Breast Cancer Survival.

Journal editorial board
Mark LaBarge · United States Raffaele Serra · Italy Jayant Vaidya · United Kingdom

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