Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment using medicine.
It kills cancer cells by cell damaging them, hence they cannot undergo further cell division and spread. Some chemotherapy drugs can an interrupt chemical process involved in cell division.
There are different types of chemotherapy such as curative chemotherapy which cures cancer completely and it can be used to reduce the risk of cancer returning or relieve symptoms. Chemotherapy can be used along with radiotherapy to treat cancer.
You may also be treated on our mobile cancer care unit, that brings treatment closer to your home.
Mobile Chemotherapy Unit Leaflet
For disabled access information about the chemotherapy suite at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston please see our AccessAble accessibility guide.
For disabled access information about the chemotherapy suite at Lincoln County Hospital please see our AccessAble accessibility guide.